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Resources

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ADHD or Autism? How to Tell the Difference

A Sunshine Coast guide to the differences between ADHD and autism, how they look at different ages, the role of masking, why a diagnosis matters, and when to get assessed.

Rejection Sensitivity: When Rejection Hits Hard

Rejection sensitivity in children with ADHD and autism can look like overreaction, but it reflects real neurological differences. Here’s what to look for and what actually helps.

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Supporting Your Child’s Return to School

A Parent’s Guide to the New Year

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Neurodivergent Christmas: An Honest Guide

An Honest Look at Holiday Challenges for Neurodivergent People

Anxiety treatment Sunshine Coast – Bear in Mind Psychology

When Your Child Needs Help But Won’t Accept It

A Guide for Parents

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When Friendship Feels One-Sided

Finding Your Balance

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Making Sense of Learning Assessments

A Guide for Parents

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Need Support at School?

Here’s How to Get Help!

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Relational Aggression in Teenage Friendships

What happens when those friendships take a painful turn.

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When You’re Feeling Stuck in Therapy

A Guide to Getting Back on Track

Helplines and Services

  1. Mental Health Access Line: 1300 642 255 - 24/7 mental health support and triage service.
  2. Lifeline Queensland: 13 11 14 - 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
  3. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 - 24/7 phone support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. Offers online chat.
  4. Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - 24/7 counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25. Offers webchat and email counselling.
  5. Headspace: 1800 650 890 - Provides free online and telephone support for young people aged 12-25 and their families.
  6. SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 - Support for people with complex mental health issues and their families.
  7. QLife: 1800 184 527 - Peer support and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals, available 3 pm to midnight, 7 days a week.
  8. Open Arms: 1800 011 046 - Counselling for veterans and their families, available 24/7.
  9. Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673 - Support for eating disorders and body image issues.
  10. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306 - Support for expecting and new parents.

Domestic Violence Services

  1. DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811 - 24/7 crisis support for women experiencing domestic or family violence, including emergency transport and refuge.
  2. DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636 - 9 am to midnight, 7 days a week support for men experiencing or using domestic and family violence.
  3. 1800Respect: 1800 737 732 - National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service available 24/7.
  4. Queensland Police Service: For immediate danger or emergencies, call 000.
  5. Relationships Australia Queensland: 1300 364 277 - Offers counselling and support services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
  6. Women's Legal Service Queensland: 1800 957 957 - Provides free legal advice and support for women experiencing domestic violence.