Your result is low

Your score falls into the low range, but your results show that you’ve been having thoughts about harming yourself.

Feeling like you might harm yourself – even if it’s only occasional – is often a sign of distress. We recommend that you consult your GP, maternal health nurse or health professional – they’ll be able to do a more personalised assessment and develop a plan to help you with these thoughts and feelings.

Remember – you are not alone and support is available.

• We strongly recommend you speak to your GP, maternal health nurse or health professional for a more personalised assessment. They can also develop a plan to support you with thoughts about harming yourself.
• Check out some of our tips to help you stay well and look after your mental health. It's also a good idea to learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression so you can spot them early.
• Check out our Personal Best page for tips to help you look after your mental health.
• There are a lot of great resources out there to help with the transition to parenthood. MumSpace offers a range of evidence-based online programs for pregnant women, new mums and their families.
• Learn from others or share your experience via the Beyond Blue forums. 

If you’re in crisis and need urgent help, please call emergency services (triple zero – 000) or go to your local hospital emergency department.

• Lifeline (13 11 14) provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• The Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) provides free phone, video and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide, and is available 24/7.
• Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) runs a free national helpline on 1300 726 306. The PANDA Helpline provides confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth. Counsellors are available Monday to Friday, 9am - 7.30pm AEST
• The Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 on 1300 224 636, or via web chat or email. Our trained mental health professionals will listen, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can seek further support.
• Check out if our NewAccess program is available in your area – it’s Beyond Blue’s free and confidential mental health coaching program where you are supported by a specially trained coach over six sessions. No referral required.

Beyond Blue developed Emotional health and wellbeing: A guide for pregnant women, new mums and other carers to help explain some of the common emotional challenges faced by new and expectant parents, and to offer practical advice for mums, dads and partners on how to deal with these challenges and seek support.

You can download the guide below.

Download the guide

• Emotional health and wellbeing: A guide for pregnant women, new mums and other carers (PDF 4.06MB 48pg)