Tom De Pauw Patient Resources
www.hillcrestprivate.com.au
website with information about Archerview inpatient unit, Rockhampton
Guides for the public from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists aims to support people with mental illness and their carers, family and friends in learning about mental illnesses and the treatments that are available.
We have information and booklets on the following mental health topics:
- Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Panic disorder and agoraphobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Self-harm
- Telepsychiatry
Alzheimer's Australia
Australia's peak body providing support and advocacy for people living with dementia. Visit Website
Beyondblue
Australian organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders. Visit Website
Black Dog Institute
Information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Visit Website
Headspace (Australia)
The National Youth Mental Health Foundation – helping young people going through a tough time. Visit Website
Healthinsite
Australian Government site that aims to provide easy access to quality health information. Visit Website
Lifeline (Australia)
Crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services. Visit Website
Mental Health Australia
Peak body representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector. Visit Website
National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum
Providing a voice for consumers and carers. Visit Website
Mental Health in Multicultural Australia
A government-funded project to provide a national focus for advice and support to providers and governments on mental health and suicide prevention for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Useful resources: Information for consumers and carers. Visit Website
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
National network of services providers, working alongside individuals and families affected by serious mental illness. Useful resources: Well Ways Fact Sheets. Visit Website
mindhealthConnect
Australian Government resource that provides access to trusted, relevant mental health care services and information. Visit Website
Reach Out
Online mental health service especially for young Australians. Visit Website
SANE Australia
Charity aiming to help Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life – through campaigning, education and research. Useful resources: Information. Visit Website
Suicide Prevention Australia
Peak body for suicide prevention in Australia. Useful resources: Get help. Visit Website
Crisis information
If you are at risk of harming yourself or others, you need to get help immediately. Visit Website
You should:
- for an emergency, call 000 in Australia
- call your doctor (GP or psychiatrist)
- visit the emergency department at your nearest hospital
- call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia