Minds Together benefits the person experiencing distress, while also supporting the wellbeing and coping skills of carers.
14 July 2025
In brief:
- The Minds Together online program is now available for those supporting others with mental health concerns.
- Minds Together aims to enhance the mental health, wellbeing and coping skills of family, friends and carers.
- Minds Together offers practical strategies to support families, friends and carers in their caring role.
Content warning: this article discusses suicide
Supporting someone with mental health concerns isn't always easy.
Minds Together is a new free online program providing support and advice for carers of someone in distress.
They can access self-paced online support featuring interactive activities, multimedia content, peer support and shared stories and advice from other carers.
The program offers practical strategies, such as how to:
- find out more about mental health concerns and suicidal distress
- learn new strategies to support family members or friends
- strengthen coping and communication skills
- reduce stress and worry.
Minds Together was developed by Everymind. It is jointly funded by the ACT and Commonwealth Governments.
If you would like to find out more, visit the Minds Together website.
If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline website.
In an emergency always call triple zero.
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