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Useful resources and contacts for mental health
A number of mental health information brochures are available free from the Mental Health Branch of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing including:
What is a depressive disorder?
What is bipolar mood disorder?
Free copies of all brochures are available from the Mental Health Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing:
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 066 247
Information about support for people with a mental illness, their carers and families can be found on the HealthInsite website.
Useful websites about depression:
Beyond Blue (more information)
Mood Disorders Association (SA)
Other useful contacts:
The Mental Health Foundation on 03 9427 0407
Your community mental health centre: For information on services, check the community help and welfare services and 24-hour emergency numbers in your local telephone directory.
Lifeline is on 13 1114. Lifeline can also supply you with contacts, further information and help.
