Self-Management Links

Interactive programs and toolkits for self-management of depression

CLIMATE – Managing anxiety and depression 
Free recovery modules for people with anxiety and depression under the care of a clinician.  A GP referral is required for access. A copy of a referral letter can be found here: www.climategp.tv/patient_index.php

E-Couch – Learn how to manage emotions
Free and anonymous access to information, exercises and a workbook to help manage emotional problems.

Making Changes
A division of Dr. Timothy Sharp & Associates (Clinical and Consulting Psychologists), Making Changes offers a range of programs to help people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia. 

Managing Depression Toolkit
Created by the University of British Columbia, this toolkit contains resources and strategies important for the self-management of depression. If you do decide to use this toolkit please ignore any references to Canadian statistics or resources.

MoodGYM
MoodGYM can help you identify and overcome emotional problems and show you how to develop good coping skills.  MoodGYM is a free, fun and interactive online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program.

Holistic - lifestyle, exercise, relaxation, nutrition…

Fitness Integrated Therapy
A long term treatment program for individuals with chronic conditions. The fee-based program integrates gym activities and group work aimed at breaking negative thinking patterns.

MindBodyLife
This website is presented as a source of information on ways to enhance physical wellbeing - especially for people living with a mental illness and for the people or family members who care about them.

Mindfulness Meditation
Information about Mindfulness Meditation and its strategies for dealing with depression, anxiety and other problems such as pain relief. Mindfulness also conducts workshops and retreats in NSW.

Relaxation Therapy Program - Free downloadable MP3
A free downloadable MP3 to listen to and help you relax and reduce physical and mental tension through special breathing and muscle relaxation.

Sleep Better
Dr David Morawetz is one of Australia's foremost experts on helping people to sleep better without drugs.   Find out more about his self-help program as well as details of both Australian and overseas research.  Buy online at depressioNet

Wellness Modules
Although these modules have been formulated by a Canadian organisation, we have found them to be well researched and user friendly. They include topics on mental health, stress and wellbeing, social support, problem solving, anger management, sleep, eating and living well, and healthy thinking.  If you do decide to use these worksheets please ignore any references to Canadian statistics or resources.

Relationships

Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens
Created for teenagers, this comprehensive PDF document with information about depression is also useful for parents of teenagers with depression.

Healthy Relationships Quiz
Developed by Mensline Australia, this quiz is a quick and fun way to ‘diagnose’ the health of your intimate relationships. Following the quiz, you are provided with a comprehensive set of resources to help you improve your intimate relationship.

Relationships Australia Online Quiz
How does your relationship rate? - A quiz developed to help you better understand your relationship with your partner.  Other quizzes are available too.

Supporting a Family Member
A Canadian based website with a great range of tips and resources for family members, parents and friends to help them to help their loved one/s with mental health issues. If you do decide to use this website please ignore any references to Canadian statistics or resources.

General/Other

Calm
A range of articles, tips, books, tapes and workshops on developing practical life skills to deal with loss, grief and other life changes.

Centre for Clinical Intervention
A specialist state-wide program that is administered through North Metropolitan Health Services in Western Australia.  CCI offer a clinical service for adults suffering from anxiety, mood and eating disorders.

Control Your Drinking Online: A Web-Based Self Change Program
This free and confidential online program is designed to help you control your drinking. It is run by the Australian Centre for Addiction Research.

Counselling Online
CounsellingOnline is a free service for those seeking help with their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend where they can communicate with a professional counsellor, using text-interaction.

Daddy Dash – Managing stress
Created for Mensline Australia, this simple and fun online interactive game which teaches you how you can manage your stress. It includes useful information to help men look after themselves and their family relationships.

The Glass Belljar
A UK website with tips and information on self-managing depression. If you do use tips and information in this website, please ignore any references to UK statistics or resources.

Good Therapy Australia's Mental Health Resource
An online mental health resource that puts Australians in touch with the various kinds of therapy available in their community; helps them to make informed choices, and get the support they need. 

Managing Anxiety Toolkit
A Canadian website that includes an interactive toolkit containing information about anxiety and the different types, effective treatment options, and basic self-care strategies that can help reduce symptoms of anxiety. If you do decide to use this toolkit please ignore any references to Canadian statistics or resources.

Managing Mental Disorders Toolkit
A Canadian website that includes an interactive toolkit designed to help people with any psychological disorder develop skills to manage their illness. If you do decide to use this toolkit please ignore any references to Canadian statistics or resources.