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Addictions
Addictions are formed when substances or behaviours become unhealthy and start to impact function levels.
Anxiety or Depression

Anxiety
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to a threat or perceived threat when fear, worries, concerns and apprehension about the future occupies the mind along with physical changes such as a pounding heart, or shortness of breath
Addictions

Depression
Depression is commonly experienced when prolonged and intense feelings of sadness, low mood and energy levels persists for more than 2 weeks, and it becomes difficult to function when attending to usual daily tasks.
Suicidal Thoughts

New Safe Haven service for Illawarra and Shoalhaven to help those in suicidal crisis
For people who are in crises this safe haven offers a drop in centre staffed by peer workers as an alternative to attending Hospital.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety or Depression

Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue
Videos

Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: The Ingredients That Cause Stress
Anxiety or Depression

How Cops Cope: Mental Health and Law Enforcement
Suicidal Thoughts

Medical Model vs Person Centred Care
Anxiety or Depression

New campaign encourages police to undergo mental health checks
Burn out & Compassion Fatigue