Useful ContactsHealth-related organisations, including mental health |
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The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)To find a clinical psychologist, you can visit the Australian Association of Australian website - Find a clinical psychologist directory. Website: https://acpa.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Find-a-CP/FACP.aspx?hkey=5b18facf-489c-4cbb-869e-322f474b181e ADDults With ADHD (NSW) Inc.ADDults with ADHD is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of adults dealing with ADHD in themselves, their family, their friends and their clients. Website: https://www.adultadhd.org.au/ Email: info@adultadhd.org.au ADHD FoundationThe Australian ADHD Foundation whole heartedly commits to providing ADHD help and support to people living with or supporting someone with ADHD. At the Foundation, we work to make the lives of people with ADHD easier and simpler. Whether it's accessing much-needed support, speaking to a trusted and professional community which can provide advice or simply being a safety network. Website: https://adhdfoundation.org.au/ Email: support@adhdfoundation.org.au National Support Line: 1300 39 39 19 Australian POTS Foundation
The Australian POTS Foundation is committed to improving outcomes for those with POTS by raising funds for improved research, advocacy and support for those living with POTS. Website: https://potsfoundation.org.au/ Email: admin@potsfoundation.org.au Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia's largest provider of services for people on the spectrum. Website: https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/ Phone: 1800 277 328 Beyond BlueThe National Depression Initiative – advice and support for people with depression and anxiety, managing a crisis, and other useful links. Website: www.beyondblue.org.au Phone: 1300 224 636 | Ehlers-Danlos AustraliaOur mission is to help connect and support people in Australia with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders. To increase awareness and research of these disorders in Australia Website: https://www.ehlersdanlosaus.com/ Email: ehlersdanlosaus@gmail.com Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Formulation ToolFND and functional neurological symptoms are surprisingly common but can be difficult for patients and health professionals to understand. This website, written by a neurologist with a special interest in these problems, aims to give you a better understanding of these symptoms. It has no advertising and is free. I hope you find it useful. Website: https://neurosymptoms.org/en/ Kids HelplineKids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at KidsHelpline are available via WebChat, phone or email any timeand for any reason. Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Phone: 1800 55 1800 (for counselling) Email: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/email-counselling/ Webchat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling/ National Eating Disorders Collaborationfind information on eating disorders for everyone, including professional resources. Website: https://nedc.com.au/ OCD AustraliaObsessive Compulsive Disorder is a well known, well studied, mental health issue that affects millions of people across the world. It is characterised by 'obsessions'; unwanted, intrusive thoughts, and 'compulsions': actions either internal or external aimed at reducing the discomfort caused by the obsessions. Fortunately, safe and effective therapy for treating the condition exists, and can help you get control back over yourlife. Website: https://www.ocdaus.org/ QlifeQLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.Website: https://qlife.org.au/ Phone: 1800 184 527 Webchat: https://qlife.org.au/resources/chat ( available between 3pm and midnight, every day around Australia). |
