COVID-19 mental health resources
Changes caused by the coronavirus are requiring us to adapt rapidly to new ways of living, working and studying.
While these changes affect us all, every person has different life experiences and ways of coping. Looking after your mental health and supporting others has never been more important, and there is a range of resources, tools and support that can help during this time.
General mental health resources
For links to a range of reputable resources, tools and support services specialising in mental health during COVID-19:
Source |
Content |
Type |
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Australian Government |
Web page |
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eMHPrac |
Managing your mental health online during COVID-19 (PDF, 881KB) |
Fact sheet |
Benestar |
Coronavirus and general mental health resources including online chat |
Online portal |
Phoenix Australia |
Web page |
Workplace resources
Resources to support staff and managers with the transition between home and on campus work locations.
Source |
Content |
Type & Link |
Thrive At Work |
Blogs and videos on 13 topics |
|
Thrive At Work (Curtin Uni) |
Best of both worlds or confusion? Juggling back and forth home-office working |
Blog and video |
Beyond Blue |
Web page |
Resources for staff and managers for promoting mental health and wellbeing at work.
Source |
Content |
Type |
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Black Dog Institute |
Web page |
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Phoenix Australia |
Video |
|
Heads Up |
Web page |
Self-care resources
For tips and strategies for looking after our own mental health and coping with some of the impacts of the current situation.
Source |
Content |
Type |
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Phoenix Australia |
Video |
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Australian Psychological Society |
Web page |
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Phoenix Australia |
Video |
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Russ Harris |
Face COVID: how to respond effectively to the corona virus (PDF, 545KB) (PDF, 531.3 KB) |
e-Book |
Russ Harris |
Video |
Parenting support
Information to support parents juggling home schooling and tips for parenting whilst keeping children occupied at home.
Source |
Content |
Type |
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UQ Parenting and Family Support Centre | Parenting in a pandemic | Web page |
Phoenix Australia |
Factsheet |
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Benestar |
Factsheet |
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Phoenix Australia |
Isolation activities for children and adolescents (PDF, 274KB) |
Factsheet |
Domestic violence support
The impacts of COVID-19 can include increased financial pressures, social isolation and time spent at home. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence refer here for further information.
Source |
Content |
Type |
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1800 respect |
Web page, phone support |
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DV Connect |
Web page, phone support |
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Employee Assistance Program | For personal counselling and support | Phone support |