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Everybody faces social, emotional or mental health problems at some time in their lives.
Moving to new locations can offer exciting new opportunities and experiences, but also has the potential to increase vulnerability to psychosocial problems, for the following reasons:
This webpage has information on:
- Ways to reduce stress
- A relaxation technique
- Stress at work
- Depression
- Self-help Phonelines and Links
Based on Madders, Jane, 'Stress and Relaxation' 1987.
The working environment, your interaction with it, and the relationship between work and private life, can be a significant source of stress between real or perceived demands on you, and your real or perceived ability to cope with those demands. The following information is contained in a PDF document titled, Stress at Work:
Depression is set to become the major health problem of the new millennium, and affects approximately one in four women, and one in six men. It is also estimated that about one in five people in Australia will be affected by a mental health problem at some stage in their lives.
Mental health problems like depression may cause a range of behaviours including:
Many of these mental health problems can effect our ability to function in the workplace, particularly when the work involves interacting with the public. When the nature of the work makes it necessary to live in the workplace, difficult times can seem even harder.
It may be quite normal to think feel or behave in this way. However, when thoughts or behaviours start to become a problem, it is important to talk them over with friends, family, workmates or supervisors before they become overwhelming. Professional help is also available. Visit a GP for advice or a referral or see some of the links below.
Some 'self-help' support for social and emotional problems is available on-line. There are also some useful websites or phone numbers to help identify where to go for help with more serious problems.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service: 24-hour service, all ages
Crisis Care: Ph: 1800 177 135, 24-hour service, all ages
Domestic Violence Helpline: Ph. 1800 811 811. This is a 24-hour service for all ages.
Lifeline: 24-hour service, all ages. Lifeline also has a comprehensive community directory of all local services and contacts
Parent Line: 8am - 10pm, daily. For parents and guardians
Quit Line: For quiting smoking.
Statewide Sexual Assault Help Line: Ph: 1800-010-120
Brisbane Rape & Incest Crisis Centre: Ph. (07) 384-1206 or country callers Ph. 1800 242526
Beyond Blue: National Depression Initiative
Be Kind to Your Mind: This site provides information on the Be Kind to Your Mind mental health promotion campaign in North Queensland and advice on how people, as individuals and communities can look after their mental health and wellbeing.
Reach Out!: An initiative of the Inspire Foundation.
A national website for young people, providing a variety of information and suggestions on relationships, drugs, self care, coping with tough times, and emergency help. Includes 'Who Cares?', a national database of youth support services, with maps.
Kids Helpline: Kids helpline is a A National 24 Hour Telephone Counselling Service for Children and Young People.
Headroom: Provided by the Women’s and Children's Hospital, Adelaide
This website is targeted at young people and provides a variety of information and suggestions on mental and physical health, relationships with parents and friends, drugs, self care, and professional services and help, and living away from home.
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