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Your mental health matters

Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing can look different for everyone. It's about finding a balance and knowing what works for you.

Being aware of them and making a plan is a great place to start.
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How can we help you?

"I'm from a rural area where there's not much of a queer community. I struggle whenever I come back home - I feel so isolated and lonely."

Hear from people in the LGBTIQ+ community talk about their challenges and triumphs.

If you’re experiencing challenges with your sexual identity - perhaps living in a culture or community where you feel you don’t belong - give the Beyond Blue forums a try.

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Natural disasters and your mental health

As the temperature heats up, bushfires and warnings can take a toll on your mental health. It’s important to have a plan, stay connected and seek help early.
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Tears welled in my eyes. My heart raced... I thought I was having a medical emergency. I thought I was dying.

The great irony was that to anyone just walking past, all they would have seen was a girl standing in a foyer.

- Milli describes what a panic attack feels like

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Help someone in distress get the support they need

More than 750 people will reach out to Beyond Blue's service in the next 24 hours.

Your donation will help us ensure every call, webchat and email are answered.

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Upcoming Beyond Blue events

From volunteering to fundraising, there are many ways to get involved. 

Together, we can help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

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Sydney, NSW: Volunteer at Coastrek 2025

4 April 2025

Sign up to be a volunteer at Coastrek Sydney 2025. Bring your friends or your colleagues along for an epic day! Cheer on trekkers while they walk along Sydney’s iconic harbour and eastern beaches coastline in support of mental health.

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This website has been established to provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.
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