This page includes links to useful websites regarding mental health issues. We hope you find this information helpful, however please note that a link featured on this page should not be taken as a recommendation of a website by Amherst Psychology & Counselling. You should independently and carefully investigate and verify the credentials of any website before relying on the information provided.

www.psychology.org.au
This is the website for the Australia Psychology Society, the peak organisation representing Psychologists in Australia. The site includes information for clients of Psychologists.

www.psychboard.wa.gov.au
This is the website for the Psychologist Board of Western Australia. It includes information about how Psychologists are registered and a list of registered Psychologists in WA.

www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
A free online self-help program which uses cognitive behaviour therapy techniques to teach skills for managing depression and anxiety. This site was initially developed for young people; however the skills taught can be useful to people of all ages.

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
The Black Dog Institute is a clinical, research and educational body dedicated to improving the understanding of depression and bi-polar disorder. This site includes information about depression in different age groups.

www.beyondblue.org.au
The website of the national depression initiative Beyond Blue, which aims to increase community awareness about depression and anxiety. This site features useful fact sheets and a chat room.

www.bluepages.anu.edu.au
This site provides information regarding symptoms and treatments for depression and anxiety. It also includes some useful self assessment checklists.

www.adf.org.au
This is the website for the Australian Drug Foundation which aims to prevent and reduce drug/alcohol problems in the community.

www.sane.org
SANE Australia is an Australian charity which provides information and support regarding mental illness, including schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and depression. The site features some very useful fact sheets.