Maybe you're just starting to consider your fertility for the first time and it feels a little overwhelming. Maybe your family planning goals aren't running exactly to plan. Or maybe you can't quite put your finger on it - but things just don't feel quite right.
Well, that's OK. And incredibly common.
At WHEN, we believe that fertility health is best when its proactive and that holds true for mental health too. A little over 1 in 5 Australians report experiencing poor mental health every year, with anxiety being the most common challenge. Mental health is a fundamental part of your overall health and plays a big part in your quality of life. So, when you feel like you need help its best to get on top of things and very often just taking action can be enough to feel like things are changing for the better. Luckily, living in Australia we have access to a wide variety of resources that are there to help us when we feel like we need a little bit of support.
To get out of our own heads. To feel heard. To know that we're not in this alone.
Here are our top picks for when you need to talk:
Beyond Blue
- Who?
- Non-profit organisation supported by the Australian Government
- What?
- 24/7 telephone and online mental health support services
- Where?
- 1300 22 46 36
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Head to Health
- Who?
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- What?
- Telephone mental health support services as well as physical centres
- Where?
- 1800 595 212
- https://www.headtohealth.gov.au
Lifeline
- Who?
- Australian charity providing crisis support
- What?
- 24/7 telephone and online mental health support services
- Where?
- 13 11 14
- https://www.lifeline.org.au
Mind Spot
- Who?
- Not-for-profit service run by Macquarie University and funded by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
- What?
- Telephone and online mental health support services
- Where?
- 1800 61 44 34
- https://www.mindspot.org.au
This Way Up
- Who?
- A joint initiative between St Vincents Hospital and UNSW
- What?
- Telephone and online mental health support services
- Where?
- https://thiswayup.org.au
Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical advice and is not a substitute for medical advice. You should speak with a medical professional if you wish to assess your fertility and before making any decisions about healthcare, including contraception.