Mental Health
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Victorians will be the first in Australia to pay a levy to fund mental health services AAP - 28-11-2019
Victorians will soon pay a levy to fund their state's mental health system, after a royal commission found it 'catastrophically' failed people.
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R U OK? launches support for police and emergency services in NSW: 'Are they Triple OK?' Health Times - 28-11-2019
R U OK? today launched ‘Are they Triple OK?’, a campaign to encourage stronger peer and social support for police and emergency services workers across Australia.
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Inactivity linked to teen suicide risk in developing countries Health Times - 13-11-2019
Not enough physical activity and too much sitting and screen-time have been linked with suicidal thoughts and behaviours in adolescents in developing countries, in a University
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Men say it's not masculine to talk about body image concerns Health Times - 24-10-2019
Many males think talking about body dissatisfaction is socially undesirable and associate it with a sense of shame, a University of Queensland study has found.
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5 Reasons why workplaces should offer meditation Health Times - 31-10-2019
Many employers are often looking for ways to create a happy and peaceful workplace and boost motivation and productivity without maxing out their budget. However,
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Vulnerable Victorians living in care are increasingly being abused, neglected and assaulted AAP - 18-10-2019
The abuse, neglect and assault of vulnerable Victorians living in mental health centres, residential and disability services is on the rise, a report reveals.
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Mental health major issue for young people Health Times - 15-10-2019
Mental Health Month (October 2019) is a compelling time to raise awareness around the number of mental health related issues reported to Kids Helpline said yourtown Chief
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Calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants AAP - 23-09-2019
A new report calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants. The National Disability Insurance
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Gaming community key to youth mental health Nicole Madigan - 18-09-2019
The growing cohort of gamers have become a primary focus for mental health groups, with September’s R U OK Day specifically focusing on the youth-based demographic.
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When caring hurts: recognising and responding to vicarious trauma HealthTimes - 04-09-2019
Every day across Australia, the compassion, empathy and expertise of thousands of social workers and counsellors helps people from all walks of life come to terms with personal
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UQ researchers develop social cure for leading cause of premature death HealthTimes - 04-09-2019
A program that reduces loneliness, depression and anxiety caused by social disconnection has been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.
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Poor mental health care for indigenous patients in NSW AAP - 30-08-2019
The NSW Auditor-General says not enough is being done to provide indigenous people in NSW with adequate mental health care before they end up in hospital.
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How Australia can act on suicide prevention HealthTimes - 23-08-2019
Experts say the Australian Government’s “zero suicide” strategy, which will focus on Indigenous groups and children, might benefit from drawing on the experiences
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Data shows longer wait time for mental health in NSW AAP - 21-08-2019
Emergency departments in NSW hospitals have been described as "far from the best" environment for mental health patients needing support.
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Online program helps traumatised refugees overcome mental health stigma HealthTimes - 31-07-2019
A world-first intervention for refugee men who suffer from PTSD has shown promise in a trial, encouraging them to get help. An online intervention by UNSW Sydney
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Youths in Victoria get mental health help easier AAP - 31-07-2019
A Victorian woman who was shuffled between mental health services before landing on Orygen, says the group's new digs will make seeking help easier for youths.
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Victoria's mental health system needs a $1 billion overhaul AAP - 25-07-2019
Former Victorian health minister Robert Knowles says the state's mental health system needs a $1 billion overhaul. A $1 billion overhaul
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Body and mind need care in mental illness HealthTimes - 17-07-2019
The 18-year life expectancy gap between people with mental illness and the general population can only be bridged by protecting patients’ physical and mental health,
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Queensland scientists unlock anorexia genes AAP - 16-07-2019
Queensland scientists have helped find the first eight genes associated with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Australian researchers helping
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Safe and stable housing is crucial to the mental health of homeless Victorians AAP - 10-07-2019
A new campaign calls for mental health and housing systems to work together to better support homeless Victorians. Safe and stable housing

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