Beyond Blue 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 Beyond Blue hopes its new BeyondNow app will help reduce the suicide toll.
Internationally renowned GP Dr Mukesh Haikerwal AO joins the Beyond Blue Board 15 May 2015 The Chairman of Beyond Blue The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC has announced that Dr Mukesh Haikerwal AO has joined the Board of Beyond Blue.
Beyond Blue 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, Beyond Blue 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 Beyond Blue, 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.
Beyond Blue 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.
Beyond Blue 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 Beyond Blue at an event attended by major medical organisations.
New training program for community aged care staff 02 October 2013 Beyond Blue 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 Beyond Blue and is a light-hearted way to start a serious conversation about work-life balance.
‘Say no to stigma!’ is the focus of SANE Australia's new campaign 26 August 2013 SANE Australia have launched a new YouTube video campaign calling for an end to stigma against mental illness.