Family

Families can be a good source of support

Some families are able to offer more help than others. Ask yourself these questions to help you work out who you might talk to in your family:

• Can I trust them not to talk to other people when I don't want them to?
• Will they give me a hard time?
• Will they make me more upset?
• Can they offer me the help I need?
• Do I want to talk to someone who is not involved in the situation?

Talking to an older family member or friend can be good. They may have had a similar problem or concern in the past.

I wouldn't talk to anyone in my family

Sometimes families can cause a lot of distress. Even if they are understanding you may still not want to talk to them about what is troubling you. If you don't want to speak to your family try talking to your friends, Lifeline (131 114), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or your local doctor. Kids Helpline has a website too for web and email counselling if you don't want to talk on the phone.

There are other people to talk to

You can also read about other people and services on this site in the Who can help you section and look healthcare professionals up in the beyondblue Directory of Medical and Allied Health Practitioners.