Your GP is someone you can talk to about professional help. Your Crew can help you make an appointment.
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GENERAL INFO
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About Psychologists:
ReachOut: What do psychologists do?
VeryWellMind: 20 different types of psychologists and what they do
APS: Where do psychologists work?
All Psychology Schools: Psychology vs. psychiatry: Do you know the difference
About Psychiatrists
ReachOut: What do psychiatrists do?
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
See Professional and Urgent Help
Beyond Blue: Find a mental health professional
Psychology Today: How to find the best therapist for you.
Find a psychologist tools:
Psychology today: Find counselling or support groups
APS: Find a psychologist -by issue, name, location or area
Australian register of counsellors & psychotherapists: HERE
Australian Counselling Association (ACA): Find a counsellor
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Find a psychologist - see Self-Help above