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understanding mental health diagnosis

Knowledge is key to feeling confident and supported in your role as a carer. We have carefully curated links to resources that help explain complex mental health conditions. Empower yourself with information on what the diagnosis means, common treatment options, and practical ways to offer help.

Government & Health Department Resources

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What You'll Find

HealthDirect

Easy-to-read fact sheets found in health topics, symptom checker, treatment options.

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What you'll Find

Queensland Goverment

Where to start with mental health, connections and links to other sources.

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Australian Government Health

National mental health information and resources.

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Medicare mental health

Government mental health gateway with easy navigation.

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Mental Health Organisations

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Speciality & Resources

Beyond Blue

Depression, anxiety - excellent fact sheets and personal stories.

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Speciality & Resources

Black Dog Institute

Depression, bipolar - user-friendly guides with fact sheets and self-tests.

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ReachOut

Youth mental health - interactive tools and plain English guides.

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SANE Australia

Complex mental health - detailed fact sheets and lived experience stories.

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Mental Health Condition-Specific Resources

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Black Dog Insititute

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety - Information & Resources - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health practical guides and worksheets.

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Black Dog Insititute

Depression

Depression - Information & Resources - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health - easy-to-understand information.

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Bipolar Australia

Bipolar Disorder

Fact sheets and personal stories, with downloadable worksheets at the bottom of the page.

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ADHD Australia

ADHD

ADHD Australia | National ADHD Advocacy & Support - diagnosis guides and support.

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SANE Australia

Schizophrenia

Detailed guides on psychosis conditions.

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Autism Spectrum Australia

Autism

Comprehensive fact sheets and information guides, and support groups.

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SANE Australia

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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Phoenix Australia

PTSD

PTSD guidelines and fact sheets.

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Butterfly Foundation

Eating Disorders

Detailed guides and recovery stories.

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National Institute of Mental Health

BPD

Borderline Personality Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - materials on BPD and information.

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Crisis numbers & other helpful numbers - PCCS Global Site

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Lifeline

Crisis support, online chat, helpful resources.

13 11 14
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MensLine Australia

Men's mental health support and information.

1300 78 99 78
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Beyond Blue

Phone and webchat support, referral information.

1300 22 46 36
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Suicide Call Back Service

Crisis support with follow-up care.

1300 659 467
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Kids Helpline

Support for young people under 25.

1800 55 1800
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13 YARN

First Nations crisis support (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)

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We gratefully acknowledge all the partners, Queensland Mental Health Commission, ASPIRE, Gold Coast University Hospital and Southern Cross University.   
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