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beyondblue Australian-first smartphone app to help reduce suicide deaths

15 March 2016

The number of Australian men taking their lives is increasing, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics data, and beyondblue hopes its new BeyondNow app will help reduce the suicide toll.

Internationally renowned GP Dr Mukesh Haikerwal AO joins the beyondblue Board

15 May 2015

The Chairman of beyondblue The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC has announced that Dr Mukesh Haikerwal AO has joined the Board of beyondblue.

beyondblue support service is open 24/7 over festive season

17 December 2013

To help people having a tough time at Christmas or during the year, beyondblue recently upgraded its Support Service, which includes the only telephone/online service in Australia employing mental health professionals exclusively.

Coming soon… new Mentally Healthy Workplaces website

16 December 2013

beyondblue, in collaboration with the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, is currently developing a comprehensive online resource to give employers simple tools, practical advice, information and resources to take action to make their workplaces mentally healthy.

beyondblue’s new guide Families Like Mine launched by the Governor-General

28 November 2013

The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, launched the Australian-first online e-book, Families Like Mine, on Tuesday 26 November.

beyondblue launched doctors mental health survey results in Melbourne

10 October 2013

A world-first survey of thousands of Australian doctors and medical students has revealed they are burnt-out, more likely to experience psychological distress and suicidal thoughts than the general community and drink too much alcohol. The main findings of the survey were launched on Tuesday 8 October 2013 by beyondblue at an event attended by major medical organisations.

beyondblue launches world-first doctors mental health survey results

08 October 2013

A world-first survey of thousands of Australian doctors and medical students has revealed they are burnt-out, more likely to experience psychological distress and suicidal thoughts than the general community and are drinking too much alcohol.

New training program for community aged care staff

02 October 2013

beyondblue has developed a training program for community aged care staff to help improve their understanding of depression and anxiety in older people, and to ensure their clients get support.

Ask family and friends R U OK?

12 September 2013

R U OK? Day is taking place today and aims to inspire the nation to speak out and help their mates.

National ‘Go Home on Time Day’ on 20 November

11 September 2013

Mark and then sync all your calendars – Wednesday 20 November is this year’s national Go Home on Time Day (GHOTD). Go Home on Time Day is an annual initiative of The Australia Institute, in partnership with beyondblue and is a light-hearted way to start a serious conversation about work-life balance.