What should I do if I’m struggling with my mental health?
The impact of recent traumatic events can cause distress and a range of other emotions. These feelings are valid and normal.
Jacki Bracey, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coordinator, South East Sydney Local Health District, discusses how to look after your mental health and what to do if you’re struggling.
Support is available. Please reach out if you need to.
Mental health clinicians are on the ground between 8AM and 8PM at Bondi and Coogee to offer help. They are clearly identified in bright NSW Health vests.
If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact:
– Children and young people can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or chat online at kidshelpline.com.au.
-13YARN for crisis support on 13 92 76
– Beyond Blue available on 1300 22 46 36
– Griefline for grief and loss support (7 days, 8am-8pm) 1300 845 745
– NSW Health’s dedicated Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
-Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) 1800 648 911.
If you need urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
For non-crisis support, please talk to your GP or other trusted health or mental health professional.
In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
For a full list of NSW mental health services and support, visit: http://health.nsw.gov.au/bondi-support-services
For more information about the Bondi Beach attack: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack