Peter

Many of us have been affected by depression and anxiety, either personally or through family, friends or colleagues. Right now, over 1 million Australian adults have depression and 2 million are experiencing anxiety. On average, 8 people take their lives every day in Australia.

beyondblue’s vision is for all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health.

The funds and awareness you raise will help us enormously as we work to support people to protect their mental health and to recover when they are unwell; reduce people’s experiences of stigma and discrimination; and improve people’s opportunities to get effective support and services at the right time.

With your support, we will continue to innovate and deliver new services and programs; distribute free information resources and share powerful stories of hope and recovery across Australia; fund world-leading research; roll out evidence-based campaigns and advocate for all people in Australia affected by depression, anxiety and suicide.

Your support will also help us keep up with growing demand for our 24/7 phone and online Support Service – which is staffed by mental health professionals and provides life-saving support to hundreds of people every day.

For information about depression, anxiety and suicide prevention please visit www.beyondblue.org.au For advice and support, contact the beyondblue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 or online at www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport