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
Australian Government	COVID-19 Mental Health Support	Web page
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	Coronavirus mental health resources	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
Phoenix Australia	Keeping yourself mentally well	Video
Australian Psychological Society	Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety	Web page
Phoenix Australia	4 ways to look after yourself during self-isolation	Video
Russ Harris	Face COVID: how to respond effectively to the corona virus (PDF, 545KB) (PDF, 531.3 KB)	e-Book
Russ Harris	Face COVID: how to respond effectively to the corona crisis	Video

Workplace resources

Resources for staff and managers for promoting mental health and wellbeing at work.

Source	Content	Type
Black Dog Institute	Coronavirus resources for managers and workers	Web page
Phoenix Australia	Looking After the Mental Health of Your Workforce	Video
Heads Up	Work and mental health during the coronavirus outbreak	Web page

Parenting support

Information to support parents juggling home schooling and tips for parenting whilst keeping children occupied at home.

Source	Content	Type
UQ Parenting and Family Support Centre	Parenting in a Pandemic	Web page
Phoenix Australia	Tips For Self Care and Families (PDF, 131KB)	Factsheet
Benestar	Supporting children during the coronavirus pandemic	Factsheet
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
1800 respect	Domestic violence support	Web page, phone support
DV Connect	Domestic violence support	Web page, phone support
Employee Assistance Program	For personal counselling and support	Phone support

Useful contacts

Emergency or crisis

Off-campus – Emergency services: 000
On-campus – UQ Security: 3365 3333

UQ contacts

Employee Assistance Program: 1300 360 364

External contacts

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
MH Call: Mental health access line: 1300 642 255
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467
Lifeline: 131 114
DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636