Resources and information

Resources and information can be hard to find and when you do find it, isn't always from a reliable source. headspace has put together a list of a few (evidence based) internet resources and info-sites

First up! Beacon

Beacon is your portal to online applications for mental and physical disorders.

A panel of health experts categorise, review and rate websites. These ratings are provided to you along with the site link and access information.

Improve your health by undertaking programs that have been found to work!

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS BEACON

 

MIEACT - Mental Illness Education ACT

MIEACT educates the Canberra community about mental illness. They aim to reduce stigma and discrimination, improve knowledge, and to raise awareness about the importance of getting help early.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS INFORMATION AND RESCOURCES FROM MIEACT

 

COPMI - Children of Parents with a Mental Illness

COPMI aims to promote better mental health outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness. COPMI provides information for parents, professionals and young people.

 

third and in no Particular order, Affirm

Affirm is a website which provides access to information and treatment inc. MoodGym (online self guided Treatment program) and Blue Pages (online mental health forum).

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AFFIRM

 

Beyond Blue

beyondblue works in partnership with health services, schools, workplaces, universities, media and community organisations, as well as people living with depression, to bring together their expertise around depression and mental health. BeyondBlue.org.au is an information and awareness website

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS BEYOND BLUE

 

Bullying and Cybersafety

"In the past bullying was confined to school hours, but with the explosion of use on social network sites by teenagers, it can now make its way into every student's home and family life. No longer do they have the safe haven of parents, bricks and mortar to give them a sense of protection and safety." - Generation Next

For Parents and professionals -
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS CYBERSAFETY INFORMATION

Information and Support
CLICK HERE  TO ACCESS KIDS HELPLINE FOR SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

More to come soon! if you have any suggestions of resources to be added, or feel that an area has not been addessed, please contact headspace ACT on 02 6201 5343.