Mental Health and Wellbeing

Healthy Minds - Thriving Workplaces

Mental health and wellbeing are important to how we function and participate in our lives at work and at home.

In the ACT Public Service our people are our greatest asset. The Healthy Minds - Thriving Workplaces Strategy 2019 - 2022 is the first step in improving the mental health and wellbeing culture and practice in the ACTPS.

Read the strategy Healthy Minds - Thriving Workplaces Strategy 2019 - 2022

Your mental health and wellbeing are fundamental to your ability to interact with others, earn a living, and enjoy life. Healthy Minds - Thriving Workplaces will help the ACTPS protect our people from harm and support those who experience mental health conditions, as well as promoting good mental wellbeing for all our staff.

Do you feel like you need to speak to someone?

If you are experiencing difficulties, or you are concerned about a colleague, friend or family member, the best thing to do is access information and/or support as soon as possible. The sooner you address an issue, the less likely it is that it will escalate into something more serious.

If you need to speak to someone urgently

If you'd like to speak to someone in person

Your GP

If you are concerned that you may be experiencing mental ill health, your General Practitioner can provide advice and, if necessary, develop a mental health care plan for you.

EAP & CIS

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Critical Incident Support Services (CIS) is made up of four services designed to provide support in different ways. The services are provided by Converge International, and all services are staffed by qualified practitioners.

Please refer to the EAP and CIS page here for further information.

Next Step

Next Step is a free and confidential support service to help people tackle day to day pressures. The service is delivered by the Capital Health Network and provides a range of evidence-based services to people over 18 years of age who reside, work, or study in the ACT and are not accessing other mental health services

The service can be used as an alternative to EAP for those people looking for something different or who have used up their EAP sessions, and can also be recommended to friends and others in the ACT community who are not eligible to access EAP.

The service consists of low intensity interventions for people with mild to moderate concerns, and high intensity interventions for people with moderate to severe presentations.

The low intensity service is provided by mental health coaches (not psychologists) and a GP referral is not required. It aim is to assist people who may not otherwise access services due to cost or other barriers. A GP referral is required to access the high intensity interventions.

To access Next Step phone: (02) 6287 8066

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If you'd like to find resources online

beyondblue

beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

moodgym

moodgym is an online cognitive behaviour therapy program for depression and anxiety, developed by ANU. It is like an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practice skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

myCompass

A personalised self help program you can use on your computer, phone or tablet

E-couch

e-couch provides information about emotional problems - what causes them, how to prevent them and how to treat them. It includes exercises to help you understand yourself and others better. Even better, it provides you with a set of strategies that might help you to improve your life.

SANE Australia

SANE Australia is a national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness to improve their lives and reduce the risk of suicide.

High Res

High Res is a website developed by the Department of Veterans' Affairs designed to help you build resilience and manage stress. The tools provide a range of effective techniques that you can use to deal with stress and improve overall resilience.

Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute is a research institute that aims to reduce the incidence of mental illness and the stigma around it, to actively reduce suicide rates and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible.

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