Be there for
someone feeling
alone at Christmas
Loneliness affects 1 in 3 of us
Even someone surrounded by friends, family and festivities can feel alone, struggling silently with their mental health.
Loneliness and depression are often linked, and each can make the other worse, leading to poor mental health outcomes and higher risk of suicide.
That's why we must answer every call when someone opens up and reaches out for help this Christmas.
Anxiety can attack without warning
Financial pressure. Work. Social expectations. Strained relationships with family and friends...
When it all gets too much, severe panic attacks can happen at any moment, making it impossible to 'hold it together'.
That's why the Beyond Blue Support Service must stay available 24/7 — to be there for them when things fall apart.
Ensure everyone in Australia can call or webchat with a trained counsellor at any time of the day or night.
Provide life-saving, free, confidential and professional mental health support, 24/7.
Make sure everyone receives the support they need to get well and stay well.
Shape a society that better accepts, understands and supports mental health.
Loneliness, anxiety and depression won't go away on the holidays. So neither can we.
"I felt like I’d been believed for the first time... it was really refreshing to have that support from someone, especially an actual professional.
It was nice to finally feel like I wasn’t alone."
- Rachael, Beyond Blue Speaker
When people feel all alone this Christmas, your kindness today means Beyond Blue counsellors will be there 24/7, to listen and support when it matters most.
