The doctors and nurses of the QUT Health Services are always open to discussing and helping you with any of your mental health concerns – such as depression or anxiety. We provide a safe, friendly, confidential and non judgemental environment. Dr Helen Stallman is a Clinical Psychologist and can be referred to by QUT Health Service doctors. We also work in conjunction with the QUT Counselling Services and private services available outside the University. QUT staff are able to access the The QUT Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) which offers staff four free confidential sessions with a psychologist
Probably the hardest step is coming in and opening up – but you’ll never know unless you give it a go!
A few good sites to check out
Beyondblue
beyondblue is an organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
It is a national, independent, not-for-profit organization
Auseinet
The Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet) works with governments and organisations across many sectors to support change in Australia’s mental health policy and practice. We develop, collect and disseminate information on:
- Promotion of mental health,
- Prevention of mental disorder,
- Early Intervention in mental illness (PPEI), and
- Suicide Prevention
Multicultural Mental Health Australia provides national leadership in building greater awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
E-couch
e-couch provides information about emotional problems - what causes them, how to prevent them and how to treat them. It includes exercises to help you understand yourself and others better. Even better, it provides you with a set of strategies that might help you to improve your life.
DepressioNet
At depressioNet, you will find a comprehensive 24/7 resource of information help and peer support for those touched by depression. DepressioNet is not a mental health service and the team are not medical professionals.
The MoodGYM
Delivering cognitive behaviour therapy for preventing depression.
Suicide
If you are thinking about suicide, read this first. Thoughtful communication and resources for troubled youth. (This information is a public service provided by Metanoia.)