Resources
This page contains information about a variety of resources that may assist you. We have included information about books and websites you might like to browse through, as well as useful phone numbers for urgent assistance. There are also worksheets and relaxation and meditation exercises which you can download.
- Useful Phone Numbers
- Useful Websites
- Useful Books and Other Resources
- Useful Information and Worksheets
- Guided Relaxation and Meditation Exercises
Useful Phone Numbers
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 for 24 hour phone counselling and crisis support
- Mental Health Access Line: 1800 636 825 (24 hours) will put you in touch with the Adult Crisis Team in your local area
- NSW Rape Crisis Centre: 1800 424 017 (24 hours) or (02) 9819 6565
- Kids Helpline (for up to 25 years old): 1800 551 800
- Family Drug support: 1300 368 186
- Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
- Alcohol & Drug Information Service: 1800 422 599 (NSW country) or (02) 9361 8000 (Sydney) 24 hour advice, information & referral
- Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service: (02) 8594 9596
- The Gender Centre: (02) 9569 2366
- Grief Support: (02) 9489 6644 (24 hours)
- HIV/AIDS Info Line: (02) 9332 9700
- G-Line (Gambling): 1800 633 635
- University Health Service: (02) 9351 3484
Useful Websites
Below are some Australian websites with helpful information about common problems, sources of help and ways to manage how you are feeling.
Just Ask Us
Australian Psychological Society
Beyondblue
Black Dog Institute
Gamblers Anonymous
Mood Gym
Centre for Clinical Interventions
Association for Friends and Relatives of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI)
Below are some useful University of Sydney websites with helpful information and sources of assistance.
Current Students
Disability Services
Learning Centre
Financial Assistance Service
Accommodation Service
Academic Support
Student Administration
Transport and Security
Activities and Clubs
Useful Books and Other Resources
You can search through our directory of books and resources where you may find some books that are useful in assisting you. Also listed are some other resources such as audio/visual material. All of the books and resources can be found in The University of Sydney Library. So if you are interested in finding out more about a particular topic such as dealing with stress, relationships or study skills, just go to the relevant category, find a book or resource that you are interested in obtaining and the listing will direct you to which library the book or resource can be found as well as the call number.
Of course not every useful book or resource available in the Library is listed here. You might like to browse the library shelves yourself for other useful books and resources. Usually you will find that the call numbers listed under the topic category in this booklet will be a guide to where other books and resources of the same topic are held in the Library.
Useful Information and Worksheets
Learn To
Anger Management
Managing procrastination worksheet
Stress and Anxiety worksheet
Time Management Worksheet and daily, weekly and semester planners.
Understanding and Managing Psychological Trauma (from the Australian Psychological Society)
Guided Relaxation and Meditation Exercises
The Counselling Service has produced a Guided Relaxation and Meditation CD and the tracks can be downloaded in MP3 format. To listen to the tracks, click on the links below or download them onto an MP3 player. Alternatively you can purchase the CD from reception at the Counselling Service.
Tracks:
1. Breathing Exercises (6:22)
2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation(18:34)
3. Autogenic Relaxation Exercise (13:06)
4. Visualization for Relaxation (19:49)
5. Mindfulness Meditation Exercise (11:59)
Acknowledgments
Tracks 2 and 5 are exercises provided by Dr Elizabeth Foley from the Counselling Service, the University of Sydney. Tracks 3 and 4 are adapted from exercises in L. John Mason (1985). Guide to Stress Reduction. Berkeley: Celestial Arts. www.dstress.com. Tracks 1, 3 and 4 were recorded in the Speech Science Laboratory, Discipline of Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumberland Campus, University of Sydney.
Disclaimer
The tracks have been recorded for use by students at the University of Sydney and we recommend that you speak to a counsellor before beginning the exercises. The exercises are not designed to treat any mental health disorders and people seeking treatment for a mental health disorder should consult a medical practitioner or mental health professional.