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If You’re
Experiencing
Mental Health
Challenges
You’re not alone —
and reaching out
is a sign of strength,
not weakness.
Here are some
supports available:
In the wake of
a cyber-attack,
you may grapple
with a range of
emotions and
physical symptoms.
Acknowledging
the psychological
impact, seeking
professional
support, and having
a strong support
network can
make a signi昀椀cant
difference in the
recovery process.
SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN
THE WORKPLACE
Cyber-a琀琀acks should never
be a source of shame or guilt
for you or your team. They
are o昀琀en sophis琀椀cated and
relentless, targe琀椀ng even the
most secure systems. Instead
of harbouring feelings of
self-blame, your team can
work together to address the
experience head-on.
Open communica琀椀on:
Encourage open dialogue
about cyber-a琀琀acks in the
workplace. This can reduce
s琀椀gma and encourage
employees to seek help
when needed.
Education initiatives:
Provide employees with
resources on recognising and
responding to cyber-a琀琀acks.
Knowledge is a powerful
tool in preven琀椀ng future
vulnerability to a琀琀acks and
building personal resilience.
Crisis response plan: Develop
a comprehensive crisis
response plan that outlines
steps to take when a cybera琀琀ack occurs. This can help
streamline support e昀昀orts.
EAP promo琀椀on: Ac琀椀vely
promote EAP services to
employees. Ensure they
are aware of the resources
available to help them cope
with the psychological
a昀琀ermath of a cyber-a琀琀ack.
• Lifeline:
13 11 14 – 24/7
crisis support and
suicide preven琀椀on.
• MensLine Australia:
1300 789 978 –
free telephone and
online counselling
for men.
• Beyond Blue:
1300 22 4636
– mental health
support service.
• Head to Health:
headtohealth.gov.au
– 昀椀nd mental health
services near you.
• In an emergency:
Call 000 or go
to your nearest
hospital emergency
department.
• For interna琀椀onal
readers check for
your local helplines.
For information
on cyber-security
head to
www.cyber.gov.au
