Mental health support

This page contains a selection of key mental health support options. If you are struggling with your mental health please reach out.

Support resources

Support for business owners:

• mental health and small business guide
• ahead for business - mental health support portal
• mental health information - Safe Work Australia.

Support for employees:

• employee rights and pay
• workplace mental health toolkit
• improve mental health at work
• workplace mental health.

Tips for staying mentally healthy

Beyond Blue tips for mental health:

• find a healthy balance in relation to media coverage
• access good quality information
• try to maintain a practical and calm approach
• try not to make assumptions
• remind yourself that this is a temporary period of isolation to slow the spread of the virus
• remember that you are helping others in the community avoid contracting the virus
• stay connected with friends, family and colleagues online
• connect with others via the Beyond Blue forums thread: coping during the coronavirus outbreak
• engage in healthy activities that you enjoy and find relaxing
• keep regular sleep routines and eat healthy foods
• try to maintain physical activity
• establish routines as best possible and try to view this period as a new experience that can bring health benefits
• if you are working from home, choose what hours you will work, take regular breaks and, establish a work space
• avoid news and social media if you find it distressing.

Phone hotlines

Online chats and forums

Additional support