PCN Services recommends the following organisations, apps and podcasts but please, if you are in need of urgent assistance, call 000.
Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety,
depression and suicide.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Phone: 1300 224 636
Carers QLD
Assistance for people who care for someone else
Ph: 1300 747 636
Mensline Australia
A free 24/7 phone and on-line counselling service for men.
Ph: 1300 789 978
www.mensline.org.au
Open Arms Veterans and Families Counselling Service
Suicide Prevention
Phone: 1800 011 046
QLife - Support and Referrals
Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia.
Ph: 1800 184 527
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders through their high quality translational research, clinical expertise and national education programs.
www.blackdoginstitute.com.au
The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24 hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling. Their professionally trained counsellors have specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues and they can help you to work through the pain and distress you may be feeling. You can call them anywhere and anytime.
Ph: 1300 659 467
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Sane Australia
If you need support with complex mental health or trauma-related issues, or you're supporting a friend or family member, Sane assists with free counselling, peer support and referrals. Phone, email or web chat Monday to Friday 10am - 10pm or connect with other people who understand what you're going through 24/7 on the online Forums.
Ph: 1800 187 263
www.sane.org
Head to Health
Provided by the Australian Department of Health. Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
http://headtohealth.gov.au
Podcasts
ABC All in the Mind
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind
Psychology and Eating
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-of-eating/id987724897?mt=2
Shrink Rap Radio by David Van Nuys, Ph.D.
He is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Sonoma State University:
ACT: Turning Hurt to Hope
http://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/act-taking-hurt-to-hope/
Podcasts of Value
The Diary of a CEO
Jefferson Fisher
Joe Rogan
Jordan Peterson
Apps
Smiling Mind offers digital tools and resources to support children and adults with mental wellbeing skills.
ACT Companion: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy App for Adults.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/act-companion-happiness-trap/id668468577?mt=8
Breathe: Focus on your breath and help calm the body:
http://au.reachout.com/reachout-breathe-app
PTSD Coach Australia, developed by Department of Veteran Affairs but applicable for anyone experiencing PTSD: Mobile PTSD APP for Adults.
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/veterans/resources/mobile-apps/ptsd-coach/
Operation Life developed by Department of Veteran Affairs to provide a mobile app to help with suicidal thoughts.
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/veterans/resources/mobile-apps/op-life-app/
Stress Management App: High Res App, developed by Department of Veteran Affairs to help manage daily life stressors.
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/veterans/resources/mobile-apps/high-res-app/
Life Flex: Therapy Wellness Wearables combined with etherapy.
https://lifeflex.fedehealth.org.au
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ToolKit
http:www.thriveport.com/
Fitness motivation
https://jawbone.com/support/articles/000001027/download-the-app
Internet delivered CBT for depression and anxiety.
https://thiswayup.org.au/how-we-can-help/apps/