Ybblue

beyondblue works to address issues associated with depression, anxiety , and related substance use disorders in Australia. Ybblue is the youth program of beyondblue and has been specifically designed to appeal to young people aged between 16 and 25 years.

Ybblue is a depression awareness campaign designed by young people for young people, their family and friends. Ybblue aims to educate young people about how to spot the warning signs in themselves and their friends and how to get help.

Ybblue’s major vehicle is the website http://www.ybblue.com.au) from here we provide information and education about depression and anxiety for young people.

Ybblue provides an opportunity for young people to learn about depression and anxiety and how to help a friend or family member who may be experiencing these illnesses.

All the Ybblue information is written and developed specifically for young people. The information and fact sheets on the site cover a wider range of issues including the stats and facts about depression, how to find help, information on antidepressants and much more.

The bulletin board on the website called ‘our stories’ provides young people with an opportunity to write about their own experiences with depression and anxiety and reply to the story of others.

Ybblue.com.au has a ‘resources’ page which is full of free materials that can be ordered. Resources include; fact sheets, posters, wristbands and much more.