Resources
We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite resources that can be used by almost everybody. Let us know what you think about our list or tell us your favourites!
Note: We are not affiliated with any of these resources; we’re only sharing this information with the hope that it can help someone out, in the here-and-now.
Apps.
Guided meditations: Smiling Mind | Calm | Headspace
Task management & Productivity: Todoist | Forest | Trello | Productive – Habit Tracker | Habitica
Mental health: MindShift or MoodMission (CBT-based) | ACT Companion (ACT-based) | Daylio (mood tracking) | Shine (racially-inclusive) | PTSD Coach
Posters & Info.
The Healthy Mind Platter – Learn if you are engaging in these 7 activities most days to optimise wellbeing and productivity.
Clinical Center for Interventions – Info, worksheets, strategies, and tips for a WIDE range of common challenges.
Psychology Topics – Info about many psychology topics, disorders, and individual differences across the lifespan.
Big Life Journal | Growth mindset posters & tips for parents and kids (free & paid resources).
Podcasts & Talks.
Big Life Kids | A podcast for children that teaches growth mindset strategies and shares inspirational stories about overcoming real challenges.
The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain | A powerful talk for parents of teens to learn neuroscientific ways for promoting compassion, kindness, resilience, and well-being in our personal lives, relationships, and communities.
Good Mood Clinic | Provides advice on a broad range of relationship and mental health issues through a schema therapy lens.
The Imperfect Podcast | Resilience Project members chat with guests, who share their struggles and imperfections, that teach valuable lessons.
Books.
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris | Teaches skills and strategies scientifically proven to create real change.
The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegal | Parenting tips informed by the neuroscience of brain development during childhood.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown | Encourages self-acceptance, rather than doing what you “should” do to impress others.
Something Bad Happened: A Kid’s Guide to Coping With Events in the News by Dawn Huebner | Guides young people (6-12 years) and their carers through tough conversations about national and international tragedies.
Crisis Support Resources
We do not provide emergency or crisis support services. If you require urgent support, please contact:
your GP or
Triple Zero / the emergency department of your nearest hospital
There are many organisations that provide crisis counselling and support services, including:
Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 | Anyone thinking about suicide
SuicideLine Victoria | 1300 651 251 | Anyone having a personal crisis
Other crisis services:
Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 | Anyone feeling anxious or depressed
Kids Helpline | 1800 551 800 | Young people aged 5 to 25 years – counselling
MensLine Australia | 1300 789 978 | Men with emotional or relational concerns
Open Arms | 1800 011 046 | Veterans and their families – counselling
Parentline Victoria | 13 22 89 | Counselling and support on parenting issues
Maternal and Child Health Line | 13 22 29 | Counselling and support on parenting issues
Post & Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA) Helpline | 1300 726 306 | Support for expecting, new, and growing families
Family Drug Help | 1300 660 068 | Substance misuse support
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line | 1800 806 292 | Support victims of sexual violence
1800Respect | 1800 737 732 | Support victims of sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
Reporting Child Abuse | 131 278 | To report concerns about the immediate safety of a child after hours
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