Situation in the Middle East | Your mental health support

We recognise many within our community are finding the ongoing loss of life and suffering in the Middle East distressing.

International crises can be deeply upsetting, regardless of where we are in the world and whether we have a personal connection to the event. 

We encourage you to seek support if you or your friends are struggling, or if you notice others in our community feeling distressed, anxious, depressed, isolated or helpless.

Helpful resources

• UNSW Mental Health Connect (MHC) guides you to mental health support that's right for you.
  • Call 24/7 and all year round: 02 9385 5418
  • Text after hours 5pm – 9am and 24/7 on public holidays: 0485 826 595
• UNSW Student Support provides confidential and personalised advice and information about university life, wellbeing, managing your studies and more.
  • Speak to a Student Support Advisor
• The SafeZone app lets you access emergency assistance without delay and provides prompt notifications regarding safety issues in your vicinity. For emergencies:
  • On campus: Contact UNSW Protective Services on 9385 6666
  • Off campus: Phone 000
• NSW Transcultural Mental Health Line provides mental health support in multiple languages.
  • Call 1800 648 911
• NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Services (NSW STARTTS) helps people of refugee backgrounds access mental health support.
  • Call 02 9646 6800
• The Australian Red Cross offers helpful information to support your community, friends and family through distressing events.

Please report any incidences of racism, discrimination, islamophobia or anti-semitism through SpeakUp or to Anti-Discrimination NSW.