Mod. Notice Mental Health Thread

[caesar88]

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, but really, every day should be mental health day. It's a serious issue that millions of people go through, and it should be talked about more so that people can get the emotional or practical support they need without feeling ashamed or alone.

In light of World Mental Health Day and the issue's importance, this will be a thread for all things mental-health related. Feeling anxious or depressed? Alone or isolated? Just want to share your day-to-day experiences with your mental health, good or bad? This is the place for you to share.

The mods have discussed this and we will ensure this thread is a judgment-free zone. It's purely for honesty, vulnerability & support. Any controversial opinions on mental health, or any criticisms or negative personal comments, will not be tolerated.

If sharing in an online forum isn't for you, or you feel you need additional support in your life, we've provided a list of resources below that could be useful, and we here at Bigfooty strongly encourage you to seek this support and assistance if needed.

FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT

Call 000 if your life is in danger.

Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ | call (03) 9810 6100 | Email is listed at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/about/contact-us

(For deaf community assistance, connect to the National Relay Service (https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs) and ask for 1300 22 4636, or call TTY on 1800 555 677 and ask for 1300 22 4636)

Lifeline - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ | call 13 11 14 | For enquiries, see the online chat available 24/7 on the website.

Suicide Call Back Service - https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ | call 1300 659 467

FOR GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

ReachOut - https://au.reachout.com/

Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/ (Requires online registration)

Griefline - https://griefline.org.au/ | call 1300 845 745

Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

FOR CHILDREN SUPPORT

Kids Helpline - https://kidshelpline.com.au/ | call 1800 55 1800 | admin@kidshelpline.com.au (available 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday)

FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUPPORT

13 YARN - 13YARN.org.au | call 13 92 76 (available 24/7)

FOR DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT

1800Respect - 1800respect.org.au | call 1800 737 732 (available 24/7) | Online chat services available 24/7 on the website.

Mensline Australia - https://mensline.org.au/ | call 1300 78 99 78 | Online chat available on the website.

Relationships Australia - https://www.relationships.org.au/ | call 1300 364 277

FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT

National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline - call 1800 250 015

Family Drug Support - call 1300 368 186

Stimulant Treatment Line - call 1800 101 188

Counselling Online - https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia - https://aa.org.au/ | call 1300 222 222

Narcotics Anonymous Australia - https://www.na.org.au/multi/ | call 1300 652 820

FOR EATING DISORDER SUPPORT

Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/ | call 1800 33 4673 | Online chat available on the website.

FOR LGBTIQA+ SUPPORT

Rainbow Door - https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/ | call 1800 729 367 (available 10am - 5pm everyday) | support@rainbowdoor.org.au

QLife - https://qlife.org.au/ | call 1800 184 527 | Online chat available on the website.

FOR DISABILITY SUPPORT

Disability Gateway - https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/health-wellbeing | call 1800 555 677 and 13 14 50 for interpreter.

FOR GAMBLING SUPPORT

Gambling Help Online - https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ | call 1800 858 858 | Online chat available on the website.

Feel free to share any more resources you find in this thread.

 

[Ceehook]

A few years back for RUOK day , somebody set up a session to discus, I had to laugh , everyone there were strong independent types , future managers

By the time the session was almost over raised the point if there are people at work struggling they are come to one of us.

That seemed to have general agreement , so I raised , how do we help ?

Active listening was pretty much the only idea, which is important .

I have recognized a problem with a staff member struggling with a partner with MS so I got a number for a work organized counselor . It had some success and gave him some coping mechanisms . So worth doing and a shouting out to Caesar for posting

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Great initiative.

Everyone, and I mean everyone, will have some degree of mental vulnerability at some point in their life.

You are never alone, even when you feel that you are.

 

[Verdun]

Got a minute to Take a minute? - Take a minute

takeaminute.com.au

MH is about what is available to us not only about what is wrong similar to physical health

 

[cairo tiger]

You have my support for this one, lets keep the MH vibe going, look out for each other, look out for ourselves, dont be scared there is help out there