Mental Health

Families with ADHD could save thousands of dollars a year as GPs are given more powers to treat the condition. A growing number of GPs can help continue prescriptions

When Katrina Weynberg began experiencing severe mental health issues after prematurely giving birth to twin boys, her symptoms were initially brushed under the carpet.

Walk through any university campus or scroll through any youth-focused social feed in Australia and you’ll hear a common thread: young Australians are struggling. Gen

Men are being encouraged to seek help for mental health challenges as gender stereotypes, behaviours and attitudes are affecting their interaction with the health care system

With one in three young Australians experiencing a mental health condition each year, and suicide remaining the leading cause of death for 16 to 24-year-olds, the way

Australians are increasingly diagnosing themselves with complex mental health conditions after scrolling through social media or chatting with artificial intelligence in a

A lack of funding and workforce shortages are adding immense pressure on public hospitals, leading to record numbers of mental health presentations in emergency departments.

Public hospitals are struggling to cope with mounting pressure, as limited resources and a growing number of mental health presentations push the system to its limits.

Mary Baker was a bright and witty student whose competitive spirit matched her love for horse-riding and playing water polo. But beneath the surface the high-achieving

Australia's record low fertility rate underscores the need for greater access to parental paid leave and perinatal mental health support as experts warn the unintended

Prince William has choked back tears as he discussed the devastating impact of suicide with a woman whose husband took his own life in a short film released by the British

Carla McNaughton was 30 when she was diagnosed with the "silent killer" of chronic kidney disease. She went to a doctor with dehydration and dark

Australian men say they are lonelier than ever, with more than half meeting the criteria for loneliness and lacking companionship. Men who experience loneliness

Australia’s mental health system continues to face mounting pressure, with demand for services outstripping supply. Waiting lists for psychologists can stretch for months,

In recent years, TikTok has become much more than a platform for dance challenges and viral trends. For many young Australians, it’s also a place to learn about mental

On a cool morning in Arnhem Land, a group of young people walk quietly across red earth alongside their Elders. The day begins not with therapy sessions or paperwork, but

Five years on from the first COVID-19 lockdowns, Australia’s health system has moved beyond crisis mode — but for many frontline staff, the exhaustion never really

For many nurses in Australia, sleep isn’t a guarantee — it’s a luxury. Long night shifts, back-to-back rosters, and the constant pressure of caring for others

Early pregnancy loss, known as a miscarriage, is an experience that affects many people in Australia, yet it often remains a silent grief that goes unspoken. For most, the

Healthcare professionals call for nationwide rules that would allow GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD to help avoid high costs and delays for patients and families.