Mental health support

Studying can be a stressful time for many students, support is available.

If you’re struggling with your mental health, there’s support available.

Student counselling

Your VET or higher education provider may offer student counselling or wellbeing services. Appointments with these services are usually confidential and may even be free.

Contact your provider for more information about what counselling or wellbeing services they offer.

Online resources

There are free online resources that focus on wellness for students. These links will take you away from myGov.

Student Wellbeing Program
THIS WAY UP has tools to help cope with stress when studying.
Study & education interactive activities
An interactive resource by headspace to help with the challenges of studying.
Bite Back Mental Fitness Challenge
Take part in the Black Dog Institute’s Bite Back challenge to help improve your mental health.

Other support

There's other mental health support to help you and your loved ones.

Getting mental health support
Find free support services and information to help with mental health.

Page last updated: 23 August 2023

Mental health support

Student counselling

Online resources

Student Wellbeing Program

Study & education interactive activities

Bite Back Mental Fitness Challenge

Other support

Getting mental health support

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