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Sydney Clinical PsychologyMental Health Resources & Information
At Sydney Clinical Psychology, we believe that access to reliable, evidence-based information can play an important role in improving mental health and wellbeing. This resource library contains practical tools, educational materials, guided exercises, recommended reading, and links to trusted organisations that can support you both during and between therapy sessions. Whether you are seeking help with anxiety, depression, stress, mindfulness, or general wellbeing, these resources can help you build knowledge, develop coping skills, and support positive change.
Forms
Access important forms and documents that may assist with appointments, assessments, and treatment planning.
Audio SCP
Practice Resources
Explore a range of educational materials, videos, and mental health resources selected by our team to support learning, self-development, and psychological wellbeing.
Additional Resources
Explore a range of educational materials, videos, and mental health resources selected by our team to support learning, self-development, and psychological wellbeing.
Brene Brown on Vulnerability
In this segment she discusses how both ‘negative’ emotions like fear and vulnerability are important if we are to feel alive and live a meaningful life.
Eleanor Longden
Eleanor Longden on the voices in our heads. Eleanor talks about how she learned to understand and live with the voices in her head, which is remarkable as she suffered from schizophrenia. It really helps to show how much we can achieve.
Recommended Reading
(All are paperbacks and are $20-$30 in cost)
Browse our recommended books covering topics such as anxiety, depression, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and emotional wellbeing. These resources may complement therapy and provide practical strategies for everyday life.
Hayes, S & Smith, S. (2005). Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life.
New York: Guilford.Harris, R. (2007). The Happiness Trap. Wollombi:
Exisle Press.
DEPRESSION
Williams, JMG, Teasdale, JD, Segal, ZV & Kabat-Zinn, J. (2007).
The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself From Chronic
Unhappiness. New York: Guilford Press.Gilbert, Paul (2000). Overcoming
Depression. London: Robinson Seligman, M.E.P. (1991). Learned Optimism.
Sydney: Random House
ANXIETY & STRESS
Lejeune, C. The Worry Trap.
Follette, V. (2007). Finding Life Beyond Trauma.
Rapee, R.M. (1999). Overcoming Shyness & Social Phobia: A Step-By-Step Guide. Sydney: Lifestyle Press.
PAIN
Dahl, J & Lundgren, T. (2007). Living Beyond Your Pain.
Nicholas, M et al. (2002). Manage Your Pain. Sydney: ABC Books.
ASSERTIVENESS & COMMUNICATION
McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1995) Messages: The Communication Skills Book. Oakland,CA: New Harbinger Publications
MARRIAGE/RELATIONSHIPS/PARENTING
Montgomery, B. & Evans, L. (1995) Living and Loving Together. Melbourne: Penguin. Sanders,M. (1992). Every Parent. Addison-Wesley. Sanders,M. (2005).
Every Parent’s Survival Guide DVD. University of Queensland Families International.
ANGER
Eifert, G, McKay, M & Forsyth, J. (2006). Act On Life Not On Anger.
OCD
Schwartz, J. (1996) Brain Lock. New York: Regan Books/Harper Perennial
EATING PROBLEMS
Heffner, M & Eifert, G. (2006). The Anorexia Workbook.
Ball, J & Ball, R. (1995) Eating Disorders: A Survival Guide for Family & Friends. Transworld.
MINDFULNESS
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full-Catastrophe Living. New York: Delta.
Helpful Websites
We have included links to trusted Australian and international mental health organisations, support services, and educational websites that provide reliable information on a range of psychological and wellbeing topics.
thiswayup.org.au
A great online therapy site, for help with anxiety and depression
examine.com
A great resource for information on nutrition and supplements and how they can help with psychological wellbeing.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Australian website which covers a range of interesting issues related to depression
www.nswamh.org
Website for NSW Association for Mental Health – lots of good information including information sheets covering a range of mental health issues
www.growint.org.au
Website for GROW, a self-help organization for people who live with a mental illness.
https://www.panda.org.au
Excellent resource for support through pregnancy, childbirth and parenting,
www.depressionservices.org.au
depressionServices.org.au is service portal that offers a diverse range of interactive human services, including free counselling and peer support, utilising online technologies for Australians living with depression to help improve their mental health and wellbeing.
www.psychology.org.au
The website for the Australian Psychological Society – mostly for clinicians but also handy information relevant to mental health issues
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Australian website with information about mood disorders.
www.contextualpsychology.org
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) website with a wide range of information about ACT including for general public.
www.ranzcp.org
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists website
www.truefriends.com
Website for a range of mental health issues.
www.mentalhelp.net
Covers a range of mental health issues.
www.triplep.net
Australian website which provides information on the proven parenting programme Triple P.
A Life Worth Living Videos
This collection of videos explores important psychological concepts, personal growth, resilience, mindfulness, and living a meaningful life. These resources may offer valuable insights and practical ideas to support your mental health journey.
If you would like to download these materials from You Tube feel free to go ahead. One option is to get an add on extension for your browser (click on the browser to link to the right extension) that allows you to download video easily and for free. Internet Explorer Firefox Otherwise, if you have a mac it may be easier to get some free download software. Similarly, for the iPad, iPhone, or other smartphones there are lots of free or very cheap download software available.
