Before things get beyond you

Register for Big Blue Table this October!

It's time to cook up a conversation for Mental Health.

Connect over a meal in a fun environment while having courageous conversations with your friends, family and colleagues.

Let’s fight the stigma of mental health, one conversation at a time!

Funds raised will support those impacted by anxiety, depression and suicide through helping fund our 24/7 Support Service.

Register for Big Blue Table 2024

Check your mental health

Answer 10 questions about how you’ve been feeling over the past 4 weeks.

Start the K10 test

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Important update for 3G users

Australia's 3G network is being phased out, so it's crucial to act now to maintain access to Beyond Blue and emergency services. Our chat service is accessible from any device with an internet connection. Ensure you stay connected by learning more about the 3G shutdown.

Call or chat online to a counsellor

If you’re going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Most calls last around 20 minutes.

Call a counsellor on 1300 22 4636 or chat to a counsellor online.

Talk to a counsellor

Connect with others online

Anonymously read, share and learn from people who know what you're going through.

Share your experience with our welcoming peer support community.

Sign up or log into the Forums to join a community of people who you can relate to.

Visit our Forums

Get a mental health coach

NewAccess mental health coaching is a free guided 6-session program for when you're feeling stressed about everyday life issues. You don't need a doctor's referral.

Currently offered in parts of New South Wales and Queensland. NewAccess for Small Business Owners is available nationally via telehealth.

Find a coach today

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Learn about anxiety

When anxious feelings don't go away, happen without any reason or make it hard to cope with daily life it may be the sign of an anxiety condition. Anxiety conditions affect 1 in 4 people in Australia and they are treatable.

Learn about depression

We all feel sad, moody or low sometimes, it’s a normal part of life. If these feelings come and stay for more than 2 weeks it might be a sign that you have depression. Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia and it is treatable.

Help someone in distress get the support they need

More than 750 people will reach out to Beyond Blue's service in the next 24 hours.

Your donation will help us ensure every call, webchat and email are answered.

Donate today

“I’m a doctor, I shouldn’t get sick... sometimes I’d cry while I was swimming. My eyes would be red but people wouldn’t know why, because you can’t see tears beneath goggles. ”

- Geoff’s experience of work stress and depression

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Big Blue Table 2024

October 2024 - Registrations are open!

By hosting a meal with your guests, you can create a safe space where we all feel comfortable talking about our mental health anywhere, anytime.

Melbourne, VIC: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

13 October 2024

Join our crew of volunteers to run two drinks stations located at the iconic MCG. You’ll be serving water and Gatorade to runners and cheering them on as they cross the finish line!

Be like the Beyond Blue Team and set up your Big Blue Table in less than 10 minutes!

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#BeyondTheScreen has raised over $26,000 so far this month. Who else is joining us this month? 😍

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'Your Passion, Your Pride' perfectly describes what Wear It Purple day is all about. Wear your purple today as a symbol of pride, and show your your support to the LGBTIQ+ community 💜

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“How do you describe it when your mental health is juuuuust starting to slip?” Here’s what you said 👀
It’s never too early to reach out for support 💙

_{This website has been established to provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.}

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