A list of different helpful website links, books and other resources to help those battling anxiety or depression.

 

  • Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
    http://www.adavic.org.au/

  • Anxiety BC - Excellent Parenting Resources, Print outs
    http://www.anxietybc.com/index.php

  • Kids Helpline - phone service for children 1800 55 1800
    www.kidshelp.com.au
     
  • Youth Beyond Blue - Perfect for 12-18yrs
    www.youthbeyondblue.org.au

  • The Australian Psychological Society - Search for a child psychologist near you. Excellent service to find help - click on 'find a psychologist' link
    www.psychology.org.au

  • Mental Health Foundation Australia
    http://www.mhfa.org.au/

  • Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit
    http://www.psy.mq.edu.au/MUARU

  • Anxeity Disorders Information Line
    Ph: 1300794992
    http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/

  • "The Worry Tree" - A great small chapter book for Kids
    http://www.worrytree.com.au/

  • "Silly Billy" - By Anthony Browne
    A brilliant book introducing the use of 'worry doll' as a strategy to help manage worry thoughts!

  • "I like Myself" - By Karen Beaumont
    A lovely book boasting healthy self-esteem

  • "Butterflies in My Stomach" - Serge Bloch
    Sometimes coming out of your shell is hard!

  • "Eddie's Fantastic Fortnight" - by John Forrest
    A terrific book about what type of food represent feelings
    - A great resource for small group activities

  • "Mr Jitters" - Produced by Southern Community Welfare Inc
    http://www.scw.org.au

    "Everyday Jitters" New book just released - click on link 
    Everyday Jitters Flyer

  • "Taming Butterflies" - by Sue Whiting, lovely book about anxiety
    http://www.suewhiting.com

  • "My Daddy's Going Away" - by Christopher MacGregor. 

    A wonderful poem about dealing with temporary parental separation anxiety. Great for children whose parent(s) are in the Armed Forces or leave home for periods of time.

    www.mydaddysgoingaway.com


  • Bev Aisbett - author of "Living with It" series
    www.bevaisbett.com

    For PDF detials of her book click here...
    Bev Aisbett Books

  • Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists
    - excellent guide to one near your location
    http://www.acbo.org.au

  • CAMHS - Child & Adolescent area of Mental Health Services
    - A great service to access OT, Psychologists etc...
    http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/index.htm

  • Sally-Anne McCormack - Psychologist 
    A great site for resources, information about Anxiety & Depression in Children and Teens.
    www.sally-annemccormack.com.au


    Sally has just released her new book "Stomp out the ANTs" which can be ordered through her website. A wonderful book explaining what worry thoughts are and how to help manage them.



     
  • St Luke Innovative Resources
    A fantastic range of resourced for parents & teachers - strength cards, emotion cards, books, stickers etc...
    www.innovativeresources.org

  • Kids Matter - Australian Primary Schools Mental Health Initiative - prevention, early intervention of mental health issues in young children. Great for schools, teachers & parents
    www.kidsmatter.edu.au

  • Friends for Life Program
    Excellent program for teachers to run in school to help prevent anxiety and depression in children
    www.friendsinfo.net

  • Children, Youth & Women's Health Service
    Has a wonderful web page for 6-12yr olds - written for children to self-discover!
    www.cyh.com.au (click on Kid's health)

  • "Sometimes I feel..." written by Dr Samantha Seymour
    A great book to help children identify and talk about feelings.
    www.finch.com.au

  • Bully Busters - Information for Schools, Parents, Kids
    www.insideouted.com.au

  • Enhance the Journey - Rebekah Lyall
    Councillor - workshops and individual sessions avail.
    www.enhancethejourney.webs.com

  • Worry Dolls  $19.25 - Created by Valerie Stanley
    Puppet Pals - Fair Trade Store
    Ph:     0412 887 214
    e:     stanley.v@optusnet.com.au

     

    If you have any other recommended sites for parents and teachers please contact me - the more resources we can provide the better!