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Mental health support following the Bondi attack

If you are feeling distressed, help is available. Learn about mental health supports available to you and people that you care about.

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Ask a Therapist: How to cope with distressing events and bad world news

By ReachOut Accredited

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About this service

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga answers your questions about distressing news and events, vicarious and secondary trauma, and advocacy fatigue.

This service may help:

  • Get some insight from an expert in the field
  • Recognise how distressing world new can impact your wellbeing
  • Understand how to seek help for dealing with collective distress

Service for

Anyone in need

Cost

Free

Age group

12 to 25 years

Availability

24/7

Duration

1 day or One-off service

Engagement

Delivered by a mental health professional, Self-guided
Guidelines
Video and information delivered by clinical psychologist.