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Men's Health
Men's Health Network is a non-profit educational organisation made up of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals and other health professionals. It was founded by a group of men's activists and writers interested in improving the health and well-being of men, boys and families.
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org
http://www.mannet.com.au/index.htm
The Australian Federation of Men's Health & Wellbeing Associations Inc. are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of men and boys and to create a better world for all.
http://www.menshealthandwellbeing.org.au
Depression
MoodGYM provides a free, interactive program which explores where our emotions come from and how to manage these in an effective way. http://moodgym.anu.edu.au
DepressioNet provides information, help, and support for people who have been diagnosed with depression, feeling depressed, or concerned about someone else who is depressed.
http://www.depressionservices.org.au/
For links to many other sites about depression see
http://www.depressionservices.org.au/links/general-bipolar-post-natal-li
nks.shtml
Mental Illness
What to find out more info about mental illness? SANE Australia is a national charity helping people seriously affected by mental illness through research, education and campaigning. They have a series of 'fact sheets' you can download, as well as success stories and 'HelplineOnline' - an email based service providing advice over the internet.
Sleeping Better
Having trouble sleeping? Dr David Morawetz is widely acknowledged as one of Australia's foremost experts on helping people to sleep better without drugs. You can find out more about his "Sleep Better Without Drugs" self-help program as well as case studies and details of both Australian and overseas research.
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Problem Gambling
Is Gambling taking over your life? Are you gambling with the feelings of those you love? Are you gambling with money you can't afford to lose? If you want advice on how to take control of your gambling visit:
http://www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au or
Industry Contacts
CITEA - http://www.citea.com.au
CFMEU - http://www.cfmeu.asn.au/construction
MBA - http://www.masterbuilders.com.au
Financial Contacts
Care Inc - Financial Counselling Service
Staying Connected
Dads dealing with seperation
http://www.csa.gov.au/publications/pdf/Q&As_employer.pdf
http://www.csa.gov.au/publications/pdf/StayingConnected_brochure.pdf
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Websites
There are number of formal and informal website resources to support professionals, mental health consumers and their carers Australia wide.
www.livingisforeveryone.com.au
A world-class suicide and self harm prevention resource of the Australian Commonwealth Government dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia.
http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au
Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health. Useful resources, links and fact sheets are available.
www.justlook.org.au
A large online national database of low cost or free health and community services throughout Australia
www.beyondblue.org.au
An Australian site with information on depression
www.mmha.org.au
An Australian site with information on mental illness targeting members of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
www.community-life.org.au
A site that builds community capacity for suicide prevention
www.depressionet.com.au
An on-line Australian resource regarding depression
www.kidshelp.com.au
A site offering telephone and email counselling for young people
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www.livingworks.org.au
A site that provides training for all kinds of caregivers, increasing their ability to reach out to a person at risk
www.reachout.com.au
Information about suicide prevention for young people, families, communities and professionals
www.suicideinfo.ca
Suicide Information and Education Centre (SIEC)
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
Moodgym is a free, fun, interactive program to help you identify and overcome problem emotions. It shows you how to develop coping skills for the future, so that you can enjoy good mental health
www.bluepages.anu.edu.au
Blue pages provides information about depression for consumers. It is produced by the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) at the Australian National University (ANU) and CSIRO Mathematical & Information Sciences (CMIS) with the assistance of an Advisory Board and feedback from Consumers and Health Professionals.
www.sane.org
A national charity helping people seriously affected by mental illness through research, education and campaigning. They have a series of 'fact sheets' you can download, as well as success stories and 'HelplineOnline' - an email based service providing advice over the internet.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research and clinical facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and Bipolar Disorder (formerly called 'manic depression'). The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.