Navigating the Highs and Lows of Good Chats

We're all about sparking those deep, sometimes cheeky, and oh-so-important discussions. But hey, sometimes these chats can stir up a whirlpool of emotions. 

Maybe you've found yourself pondering a question a bit too much, or something unexpectedly tugged at your heartstrings. That's totally okay, and honestly, it's part of the magic of meaningful conversations.

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, triggered or feeling all or any of the feels, reaching out is the way to go. Chat with a mate, family member, or coworker who's become your unofficial therapist (we all have one, don't we?). A problem shared is a problem halved, as they say, and recognising and acknowledging your feelings is super brave. 

Australia's also got some incredible resources, listed below for your convenience.

• Beyond Blue: Offers support for issues related to depression, anxiety, and related mental health disorders. They provide phone support, online chat, email support, and an extensive range of online resources.
  
  
• Lifeline: A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. You can reach them via phone or text.
  
  
• Headspace: Specifically targeted at youth mental health, Headspace offers online and telephone support and information, as well as face-to-face services in Headspace centers across Australia.
  
  
• Black Dog Institute: Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The institute offers online self-help tools and apps, as well as resources for clinicians and schools.
  
  
• Sexual Health Australia: Offers counseling for sexual issues, including sex therapy for individuals and couples, and education on sexual health. They address a range of issues from desire discrepancies to sexual dysfunctions.

• Relationships Australia: Provides relationship support services including sex therapy. They offer services to individuals, couples, and families to improve relationship issues, including sexual relationship difficulties.
  
  
• The Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine (AISSM): Offers sex therapy and counselling services by professionals trained in sexology. They cover a broad spectrum of sexual health issues.
  
  
• SANE Australia: Offers support, training, and education enabling those with mental illness to lead a better life through its SANE Help Centre, which includes phone and online chat support.
  
  
• MindSpot Clinic: Provides free online assessment and treatment services for Australian adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression, and low mood.
  
  
• The Butterfly Foundation: Provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and body image issues. This includes a national helpline that offers support via phone, email, and online chat.
  
  
• MensLine Australia: A telephone and online support, information, and referral service, helps men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
  
  
• Suicide Call Back Service: Provides free nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
  
  
• 1800RESPECT: A confidential information, counselling, and support service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and abuse.
  
  

We're on a mission to enlighten, challenge, and maybe even change the way we see the world - and that's a beautiful thing. 

So, keep being your awesome, curious self. Embrace the rollercoaster of thoughts and feelings. After all, it's these ups and downs that make our conversations - and our lives - rich, vibrant, and wonderfully unpredictable.

With love and good vibes,

The Good Chat Crew