mental health resource directory for general public. some may be australia only. bolded is “I’ve used this and highly rec it”
KIDS HELPLINE AND SUICIDE HOTLINES ARE ASS.
Head to Health has a quiz and shit where you can look for what’s best for you. Mental Health and Community Services - WayAhead Directory can help you look for something near you. Other directories below, by the way.
You feel like shit: An Interactive Self-Care Guide
literally what it says on the tin. really, really good. could and probably should be a go-to.
Self-Harm Alternatives That Work | HealthyPlace
emergency (if you feel like s/h)
MindShift CBT - Anxiety Canada
application for anxiety. kind of counts as course as well but good for immediate calming
Meditations - Medito Foundation
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH the app is better, but guided meditation is genuinely so useful for me, and the app doesn’t collect any data etc either. also has good courses. has an emergency section.
submit - Gentle Earth
vent anonymously.
Here//&Now
digital meditation, written.
the quiet place project
relaxation exercise.
Sensory Modulation Worksheet - LETSS
calming strategies
DBT.tools are basically kinda like https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/ but less verbose lol
These DBT worksheets are MUCH better though
the site has other worksheets too.
THE NEURODIVERGENT FRIENDLY WORKBOOK OF DBT SKILLS is also really good, specifically for you, I think
e-couch (don’t like it as much as the other bolded items but not awful)
has programs for depression, anxiety, social anxiety (and others but irrelevant for you). just signed up, seems okay. same organisation as moodgym but I like e-couch a lot more.
https://emotional.codes/
emotion stuff in general ig??
MoodGYM
I don’t like it, but try it if you want.
Learn For Free - Improve Your Social Skills
not mental health directly, but helpful for autism.
Download Mello — Mello App — Anxiety & Depression
from Orygen Digital, UniMelb. meh.
ClearlyMe® - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health
application for youth going thru a rough time
CCI - Self Help Resources for Mental Health Problems
worksheets for various issues
5 Ways To Wellbeing
super cute
Connect with a mental health clinician 1-on-1 | headspace
e-headspace – talk to psychologist through webchat. also has activities. recommended for stuff that isn’t fucking…my life i guess
Mental Health Line - NSW Health (tel:1800 011 511)
staffed by trained professionals who assess your condition, suggest ways of managing distress and actions to take, helps provide referral to local community mental health services and give information abt other services.
MOST: Home Page
online community, therapy activities, 1 on 1 support with professionals and peer workers. referral from headspace centre needed. absolutely goated.
Qlife Chat
qlife webchat – lgbtq+ peer support
ReachOut Australia
has a webchat where you can chat with peer workers. you can also use the forums.
Good Minds
see an actual psychologist, personally, for free with a mhcp. Jerry goes to Ka Ming Ng (who also speaks canto)
Halaxy - Helping You Navigate the Complex Galaxy of Health
harder to use than GoodMinds, but can facilitate looking for a psychologist/psychiatrist
NewAccess mental health coaching - Beyond Blue
free mental health coaching/therapy, no GP referral needed
Pi AI
chat anonymously with emotionally intelligent AI, no signup needed. best to use an alias for opsec reasons.
Links | Autistic As Fxxk
awesome directory for nd ppl
CESPHN Mental Health Services Directory
mostly central/eastern sydney, but also shows things available online
Headstart
find mental health supports near you
eMHprac
digital mental health resources.
Screening and assessment (not a replacement for diagnosis, but close enough if you’re poor and shit)
Black Dog Institute’s Online Clinic
your one stop shop before doing any other online tests for mental illness (not neurodivergency)
Autism tests | Embrace Autism
what it says on the tin
MDCalc
(search Psychiatry)
NovoPsych
has a lot of diagnostic screeners