Self-Help Resources
“When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl
There are a wide variety of self-help resources online that have been developed for people to help themselves in improving their health and wellbeing. The websites presented below are just a few of these and although they are helpful for some people they will not be helpful for everyone.
If you have an urgent concern please contact your GP or emergency services. Or if you are looking for some tailored support please contact Positive Mind Works to access support and expert advice.
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Auckland University
www.calm.auckland.ac.nz
- Has useful relaxation/guided mindfulness MP3s that are free to download. (From the University of Auckland)
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Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au
- A great resource in which you can access CBT self help material targeting depression & low mood.
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Centre for Clinical Interventions
www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm
- An Australian website offering a number of excellent information sheets on a range of common mental health concerns
- It also offers a series of self help modules designed to target specific concerns.
- These modules can be used independently or supported by a therapist.
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Get Self Help
www.getselfhelp.co.uk
- This website offers CBT self-help information, resources, therapy worksheets and handouts plus lots of other useful links.
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Headspace
www.headspace.com
Download a free app on your phone that helps bring 10 minutes of calm into each and every day.
- National Youth Mental Health Fondation. Lots of great links with plenty of information for young people & parents.
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John Kirwan Depression
www.depression.org.nz
- This New Zealand website fronted by former All Black John Kirwan, provides information about depression.
- It also teaches and guides you through the use of a range of techniques for helping to overcome depression, many of which are closely linked to CBT approaches.
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MoodGYM
moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
- This Australian website requires participants to register but it then provides a rather comprehensive self help programme for coping with Depression.
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Kiddipedia
https://kiddipedia.com.au/
- Kiddipedia is a world first website here in Australia, a revolutionary concept in creating a mini google site for parents allowing Australian parents to access Australia’s top parenting articles from one place. It was created to simply ‘help’ and ‘support’ the everyday busy parent so they could search all the best content from the top parenting websites from one search bar. To save them time and give them answers, fast.
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Russ Harris ACT
www.actmindfully.com.au
- This Australian website requires participants to register but it then provides a rather comprehensive self help programme for coping with Depression.
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The Low Down
www.thelowdown.co.nz
- This New Zealand website is for young people who are suffering from depression.
- It helps people to learn a variety of CBT techniques for depression, presented in a format designed for use by teenagers and young adults.
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MoodGYM
moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
- This Australian website requires participants to register but it then provides a rather comprehensive self help programme for coping with Depression.
