Mental health

Queensland Alliance
www.qldalliance.org.au/
A representative body aiming to promote, strengthen and develop the growth of non-government, community-based and recovery-oriented responses to the needs of people with mental illness in Queensland.

Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au/
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and substance misuse disorders in Australia

Headroom
www.headroom.net.au/
Interactive site aiming to inform young people, their caregivers and service providers about positive mental health. It provides information for young people aged 12-18 in the Lounge, for 6-12 year olds in the Cubby House, parents and friends in the Family Room, and service providers and professionals in the Kitchen. Funded by South Australian Government

Reach Out!
www.reachout.com.au
Suicide prevention site. Contains three sections - Chill Out! for young people; Professional forum; and a section for family and friends

Mind Matters
www.mindmatters.edu.au
Contains information including the Mind Matters resource for promoting young people’s mental health in secondary school

The Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health
www.ausienet.com
Australian network for promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental health.  Supported by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention.
www.griffith.edu.au/health/australian-institute-suicide-research-prevention
Information on suicide in young people