Mental health and wellbeing
Our mental health is key to our wellbeing. It influences how we think, feel and act every day. As a UQ community we seek to build inclusive environments that reduce mental health stigma and build mentally healthy workplaces.
Good mental health is when:
- You can live and work to your full potential
- You actively connect and participate with family, friends and your community
- You undertake activities you enjoy
- You are coping with everyday stressors, and
- You are able to bounce back reasonably quickly from unexpected challenges and changes.
Looking after your mental health
Knowing about mental health and wellbeing, the signs of stress, and different mental health issues or conditions can be useful in recognising the need for coping strategies or when to get support. It can also be helpful for assisting someone else to seek support.
There are a number of reputable national mental health organisations that provide evidence-based online information, tools and resources on mental health topics. Some also provide online self-help tools and services.
While we encourage you to seek advice from a qualified professional for support regarding mental health, online self-help tools may help you develop healthy coping strategies and manage mild symptoms of depression or anxiety.
To learn more about mental health topics, conditions or self-help strategies, you can refer to online information and resources from the following organisations:
- PeopleSense
A website for UQ staff from PeopleSense, UQ’s Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program (EAP) provider. It provides information on a range of mental health and wellbeing topics, along with access to their 24/7 service contact details. - Beyond Blue
A leader in covid related mental health and support services in addition to depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and work related mental health. Join online forums or refer to support advice - Black Dog Institute
A medical research institute and leader in covid related mental health, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, work related mental health, and suicide prevention. - Head to Health
An Australian government initiative on a wide range of mental health topics, reputable resources and links to useful supports, self-help tools, forums and services. - Phoenix Australia
Specialising in trauma and post traumatic disorder related topics. - Student self-help resources
A UQ Student Counselling resource providing information and self-help strategies to assist students with mental health issues or conditions. Useful for staff supporting students.
Find mental health support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP provides confidential counselling services for staff and their immediate family members (partners, dependents).
Find out more about UQ's EAP service>>
Mental Health Champions Network
Mental Health Champions are staff who lead the creation of a culture that promotes and encourages a respectful, destigmatising and supportive approach to the proactive management of mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Champions are Mental Health First Aid trained. You can ask them about:
- support services provided by UQ and external organisations
- promoting mental health events and initiatives
Find a Champion in your area and learn more about the network>>
UQ Psychology Clinic
The UQ Psychology Clinic provides caring and supportive psychological therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Appointments are charged at highly affordable rates.
The clinic is open to the public. It offers psychological assessment and therapy services to people of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Find out more about UQ's Psychology Clinic>>
UQ Health Care
UQ Health Care is a dedicated team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and specialists. They provide care across clinics in St Lucia, Gatton, Annerley, Toowong, Ipswich and Meadowbrook.
St Lucia and Gatton campus services are available to staff and students, while the others are open to the public as well as the UQ Community.
Find a UQ Health Care near you>>
External Supports
Crisis support
If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed and is finding it difficult to cope, or is a risk to themselves or another person, it is important to seek help and support. Information on support options>>
In an emergency
If you are concerned for the immediate safety of yourself or someone else please call:
- Triple Zero (000) off campus
- UQ Security (3365 3333) on campus
Tell the person on the phone that you or someone you know is in immediate danger or you're concerned they may pose a safety risk to themselves or others.
R U Ok? Day
Webinar
R U OK? Mental health education and awareness
Thursday 11 September 2025, 2:00PM AEST
Hosted by: Altius Group
Register here>>
R U Ok? Day Resources
Thursday 11 September is R U OK? Day – an annual suicide prevention campaign to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect with others. This year’s theme, ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day’, reminds us to check in with others every day – not just once a year – because a conversation could change a life. Consider marking this important day by coming together and connecting with your team.
Supporting students
If you are aware of a student who is experiencing a crisis, call the UQ Counselling and Crisis Line on 1300 851 998.
You can also call this number to make an urgent appointment with a UQ Student Counsellor Monday to Friday – ask for a crisis appointment. For more information see our student crisis support page.
If you think a student is at immediate risk to themselves or others, call Triple Zero (000) and/or Campus Security (3365 3333).
Helpful Links
Supporting a distressed student
Student health and wellbeing counselling services and programs