In this section, we outline useful resources about wellbeing that were developed outside of the university context:
1. General information about signs, symptoms and causes of mental health difficulties
http://www.psychology.org.au/public/psychology-topics/ | |
Summary: | The Australian Psychology Association has on its website a set of user-friendly information guides about different mental health difficulties (including anxiety, depression and stress). |
Who is it for? | Anyone wanting information about signs and symptoms, causes, or potential treatments for a range of mental health difficulties. This might include someone looking for self referral, or someone looking for advice to refer another person. |
2. Self-assessment tools – check your own stress levels and monitor your mood
https://www.mycompass.org.au/default.aspx | |
Summary: | This website/app is a tool to help a person track his or her own mood over a period of time. |
Who is it for? | People wanting some insight into the things that make them stressed / depressed / demotivated / anxious, and who don’t mind if it takes them a week or longer to find out. |
https://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/ | |
Summary: | Developed by the Australian government, this website provides a variety of health resources about various mental illnesses, wellbeing, life stages, and life circumstances (e.g., accidents, assaults, unemployment). |
Who is it for? | The website is designed for people looking for information for themselves (self referral), someone they know, or for information as a medical professional. |
3. Stress-management, mindfulness and relaxation techniques
https://www.psychology.org.au/public/topics/stress-and-wellbeing/ | |
Summary: | The Australian Psychology Association has on its website a video, info-graphic and brochure about managing stress and improving your wellbeing. |
Who is it for? | Anyone wanting clear steps on how to reduce the amount of stress in their lives. |
4. Mental wellbeing and the workplace
http://youngandwellcrc.org.au | |
Summary: | Young and well CRC are a research organisation investigating the application of online media for promoting mental health and wellbeing in young people. As well as their research, they have a strong organisational culture that promotes wellbeing. Reflecting this culture are their statement of philosophy and an explicit wellbeing policy (http://www.youngandwellcrc.org.au/wellbeing-policy-2/). |
Who is it for? | People thinking about how their workplace can promote wellbeing; workplace managers thinking about ways to promote wellbeing. |
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/Workplacewellbeing.pdf | |
Summary: | Black Dog Institute have a lot of useful resources, including to this guide that outlines the top ten elements of the workplace that contribute to stress and mental health issues. |
Who is it for? | Anyone wanting to identify elements of their workplace that they could address to reduce stress. |
http://www.judicialcollege.vic.edu.au/judicial-wellbeing/ | |
Summary: | Created by the Judicial College of Victoria and County Court Victoria, the website provides links to factsheets and podcasts about various stressors that can impact a person’s level of stress. Resources are particularly focused on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction. |
Who is it for? | While this site was created for judges, there is useful general advice for anyone wanting some tips or advice on overcoming stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction. |