Apps and Digital Tools

• The Happiness Trap: ACT-based 8-week program for anxiety, depression, and stress.

• Calm: Guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sleep stories to reduce anxiety.

• Headspace: Mindfulness and meditation focused on stress and anxiety.

• WorryTime by ReachOut: Helps schedule time to worry, preventing it from taking over your day.

• Rootd: Tools for managing panic attacks, including breathing exercises and journaling.

Helplines and Support Services

• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 support)

• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (Crisis support)

• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (Support for ages 5-25)

• MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (Support for men)

Books

• CBT:

  • The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook (Edmund J. Bourne)

  • Feeling Good (David D. Burns)

• ACT:

  • The Happiness Trap (Russ Harris)

  • Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (Steven Hayes)

• Panic/Social Anxiety:

  • Dare (Barry McDonagh)

  • The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook (Martin M. Antony)

• Perfectionism:

  • The Gifts of Imperfection (Brené Brown)

• GAD:

  • The Worry Cure (Dr. Robert L. Leahy)

  • Freeing Yourself from Anxiety (Tamar E. Chansky)

Books

• Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Amir Levine

• Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate by Stan Tatkin, PsyD

• The Power of Connection: How Our Early Attachment Experiences Shape Our Relationships and Health by Gabor Maté

Articles and Blog Posts

• Attachment Style Influences Success in Relationships - The Gottman Institute

• Breaking Free of Anxious Attachment - GoodTherapy

• Understanding the Needs of the Anxious/Preoccupied Attachment Style - The Love Compass

• How Anxious Attachment Style Affects Relationships - Psychology Today

Online Resources and Websites

• Gottman Institute: Offers tools, workshops, and advice based on research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman for improving relationships.
  Tool: Gottman Relationship Coach – Self-guided video courses for couples.

• The Relationship Institute: Resources based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for improving relationships.

• Love Is Respect: Focuses on promoting healthy relationships with an emphasis on communication, respect, and boundaries.

• Couples Therapy Inc.: Science-based relationship advice and tools for improving intimacy and resolving conflicts.

• Better Relationships Australia: Offers counseling and resources for couples and families in Australia.

Books for Couples and Relationship Health

• General Relationship Health:

  • Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson

  • Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  • You are the One You’ve Been Waiting For: A New Approach to Intimate Relationships with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz

  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver

• Communication and Conflict Resolution:

  • Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg

  • Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen

• Intimacy and Emotional Connection:

  • Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel

  • The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman

• Infidelity & Affairs:

  • After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust by Janis Abrahms Spring

  • The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel

  • Not Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity by Shirley Glass

Apps and Online Tools

• Lasting: Marriage & couples counseling app with guided sessions and exercises.

• Love Nudge: Based on The Five Love Languages, helps partners express love in meaningful ways.

• Couple Checkup: Online relationship assessment tool based on the PREPARE/ENRICH program.

Podcasts

• Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy Podcast (Apple Podcasts)

• Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel (Apple Podcasts)

Books by Therapy Type

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Focused

• Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns
  A foundational CBT book offering tools for changing negative thought patterns in depression.

• Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger & Christine A. Padesky
  A workbook to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

• The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression by William J. Knaus
  Combines CBT techniques with practical exercises for self-reflection.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Focused

• The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris
  Teaches ACT to accept difficult emotions and build a meaningful life.

• ACT Made Simple by Dr. Russ Harris
  A practical guide to using ACT for overcoming depression.

Mindfulness-Based Approaches

• The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, & Jon Kabat-Zinn
  Combines mindfulness and cognitive therapy to break the cycle of depression.

• Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
  Focuses on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for relieving depression.

Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

• Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff
  Explains how cultivating self-compassion can reduce depression.

• Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
  Offers tools for overcoming self-judgment and emotional pain.

Behavioral Activation and Lifestyle Changes

• The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression by Alex Korb
  Explores small changes that improve mood by activating the brain’s reward system.

• Depression: The Mood Repair Toolkit by David A. Clark
  Focuses on practical strategies like behavioral activation for managing depression.

For Chronic or Severe Depression

• When Depression Hurts Your Relationship by Shannon Kolakowski
  Addresses how depression impacts relationships and offers strategies for managing its effects.

• The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs by Dr. Stephen Ilardi
  Focuses on lifestyle changes to combat depression without medication.

Interpersonal and Social Approaches

• How to Break Free from Negative Life Patterns by Tony Bates
  Offers tools to break free from past life patterns that contribute to depression.

• Reinventing Your Life by Jeffrey E. Young & Janet S. Klosko
  Focuses on overcoming “life traps” that perpetuate depression.

Helplines

• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 support for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns)

• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (Crisis support)

• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (Support for children and young people)

• MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (Support for men)

Online Tools and Programs

• MindSpot Clinic: Free online mental health clinic with assessments and courses for depression and anxiety.

• This Way Up: Low-cost online courses for managing depression based on CBT.

• MoodGYM: Interactive CBT program for managing depression and anxiety.

• eheadspace: Free online and phone support for young people aged 12–25.

• Beacon: Access evidence-based online programs for mental health concerns.

Websites with Resources

• Beyond Blue: Resources for managing depression.

• Black Dog Institute: Information and self-help tools for depression.

• ReachOut Australia: Support and advice for young people dealing with depression.

• Head to Health: Connects Australians to digital mental health resources.

• SANE Australia: Support for complex mental health issues, including depression.

Programs for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support

• Suicide Callback Service: 24/7 support for people at risk of suicide and those concerned about others.

• R U OK?: Promotes mental health awareness and strategies to check in with others.

National Helplines and Support Services

1. 1800RESPECT

   • A national service providing support for people experiencing family violence, sexual assault, or abuse.

   • Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)

   • Website: www.1800respect.org.au

   • Offers confidential counseling and online chat.

2. MensLine Australia

   • Provides support for men impacted by family violence, as well as men seeking help to change violent behavior.

   • Phone: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7)

   • Website: www.mensline.org.au

3. Lifeline Australia

   • Crisis support for anyone in distress, including those affected by family violence.

   • Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)

   • Website: www.lifeline.org.au

4. Kids Helpline

   • Free and confidential support for children and young people impacted by family violence.

   • Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)

   • Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au

5. QLife (for LGBTQIA+ individuals)

   • Provides support for LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing family or intimate partner violence.

   • Phone: 1800 184 527 (3 PM – midnight daily)

   • Website: www.qlife.org.au

State and Territory-Based Services

1. Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre (Victoria)

   • 24/7 crisis support, safe accommodation, and legal advocacy.

   • Phone: 1800 015 188

   • Website: www.safesteps.org.au

Legal and Financial Support

1. National Legal Aid

   • Free legal advice and support for those affected by family violence.

   • Website: www.nationallegalaid.org

2. Centrelink Crisis Payment

   • Financial assistance for individuals affected by family violence.

   • Website: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Specialized Services

1. WESNET

   • Technology safety and advocacy for women escaping domestic violence, including tips for staying safe online.

   • Website: www.wesnet.org.au

2. Daisy App

   • A mobile app that connects users to local family violence services.

   • Available on the App Store and Google Play.

3. No to Violence

   • Provides support and counseling for men who want to change their abusive behavior.

   • Phone: 1300 766 491

   • Website: www.ntv.org.au

Books for Grief & Loss

• On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler
  A foundational book on the five stages of grief, offering insights on emotional responses and coping mechanisms.

• The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
  A memoir about mourning the sudden death of Joan Didion’s husband and her daughter's illness, exploring complex emotions of grief.

• Grief is Love: Living with Loss by Marissa Renee Lee
  Personal reflections and practical advice for navigating life after loss.

• The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing edited by Kevin Young
  A collection of poems from various cultures and times that offer comfort and catharsis through grief.

• Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief by Martha Whitmore Hickman
  A book of daily meditations to support individuals through the grieving process.

• It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine
  A compassionate guide to accepting grief in a culture that often misunderstands it.

Online Resources & Websites for Grief Support

• Grief.com
  Founded by David Kessler, offering resources for those experiencing loss, including books, articles, and virtual grief support.
  Website: www.grief.com

• What's Your Grief?
  Covers a wide range of grief-related topics with articles, online courses, webinars, and support.
  Website: www.whatsyourgrief.com

• The Compassionate Friends
  Peer support for parents grieving the loss of a child, with online forums and grief resources.
  Website: www.compassionatefriends.org

• GriefShare
  A network of support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one, offering group therapy and counseling.
  Website: www.griefshare.org

• Beyond Blue
  Offers support for individuals coping with grief, especially when grief leads to depression or anxiety.
  Website: www.beyondblue.org.au

• The Centre for Grief and Loss (Australia)
  Provides information and counseling resources for grief support.
  Website: www.grief.org.au

Apps for Grief & Loss

• Grief: Support for Young People (iOS)
  Offers resources and support for young people dealing with grief.

• My Grief Angels (iOS & Android)
  Provides peer-to-peer connections, online forums, and grief resources.

• Calm
  A meditation app that offers relaxation techniques to help alleviate grief-related stress.
  Website: www.calm.com

• Headspace
  Offers mindfulness practices and guided meditations to help manage the emotional toll of grief.
  Website: www.headspace.com

• Youper
  An AI-powered app using techniques like CBT and ACT to help process grief and emotions.
  Website: www.youper.ai

• TalkLife
  A supportive community app for sharing experiences of grief and loss.
  Website: www.talklife.co

Specialized Websites and Services

1. QLife

   • A national service providing anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people of all ages.

   • Phone: 1800 184 527 (available 3 PM – midnight daily)

   • Online chat: www.qlife.org.au

2. Minus18

   • Focused on LGBTQIA+ youth, providing events, resources, and peer support.

   • Website: www.minus18.org.au

3. Pride Counselling Australia

   • Offers inclusive and affirming online therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

   • Website: www.pridecounselling.net.au

4. The Gender Centre

   • Supports transgender, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals with resources, housing, and counseling.

   • Website: www.gendercentre.org.au

Community and Advocacy Groups

1. Thorne Harbour Health

   • Provides counseling, peer support, and health services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including mental health support.

   • Based in Victoria and South Australia.

   • Website: www.thorneharbour.org

2. Switchboard Victoria

   • Offers peer-driven support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, and allies.

   • Phone: 1800 184 527 (via QLife, 3 PM – midnight)

   • Website: www.switchboard.org.au

3. Transcend Australia

   • Provides support and advocacy for families of transgender and gender-diverse children.

   • Website: www.transcendaus.org.au

Mental Health Support Networks

1. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

   • A national organization providing mental health and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQIA+ communities.

   • Website: www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au

2. Headspace

   • Offers youth-specific mental health services with inclusive programs for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

   • Website: www.headspace.org.au

3. Rainbow Network (Victoria)

   • Supports professionals working with LGBTQIA+ youth to provide safe and inclusive services.

   • Website: www.rainbownetwork.com.au

Helplines

• QLife Helpline – 1800 184 527 (3 PM – midnight daily).

• Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 (LGBTQIA+-friendly counselors available on request).

• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 (inclusive for LGBTQIA+ youth).