AMSA Mental Health Campaign

Lifeline

Crisis support with a key focus on suicide prevention in Australia (available 24/7)

13 11 14

lifeline.org.au

beyondblue

Information on depression, anxiety and how to help yourself or a friend. Telephone, online and email support available (available 24/7)

1300 22 4636

youthbeyondblue.com

Suicide Call Back Service

Free nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide, or suicidal thoughts (available 24/7)

1300 659 467

suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Lifeline NZ

Offers crisis support helpline services as well as face-to-face counselling (available 24/7)

0800 543 354

lifeline.org.nz

WHERE TO FIND HELP

HOW TO HELP A FRIEND

KEEPING YOUR GRASS GREENER

STUDENT STORIES

ONLINE RESOURCES

PROMOTE THE CAMPAIGN

Welcome to the AMSA Mental Health Campaign!

AMSA Mental Health is a campaign run by a team of medical students that aims to:

Decrease stigma and increase awareness and mental health literacy regarding mental health issues amongst medical students
Promote preventative measures to improve coping strategies and resilience
Enable and empower students to look out for their peers and colleagues and take action
Facilitate improved access to and uptake of mental health services

On this website you will find information about each project within the campaign, as well as a comprehensive and streamlined list of mental health services and resources that are relevant to YOU. So get clicking, share with your friends, and remember – your health IS important!

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