Mental Health

Anorexia Nervosa has not only a detrimental impact on the people who suffer from the eating disorder, but often a significant financial impact on their carers, new research

Rare access to almost half a million police reports of domestic violence has revealed a hidden picture of mental health

A new

Prince Harry has joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison in urging frontline workers to look after their mental health following an incredibly difficult year.

Young men remain overly represented in a new study highlighting “concerning” trends in youth suicide, as experts call for system-wide improvements so that people

The year 2020 has challenged us all. The bushfires and then the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s important, how we respond to crises as a community,

Rising rates of Indigenous suicide and self-harm have prompted calls for a new approach to mental healthcare where cultural and clinical care are balanced.

Thousands of young Australians who committed suicide were no longer receiving mental health help at the time of their deaths, new analysis of data shows.

Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical

COVID-19 is continuing to lead to worsening mental health outcomes for young Australians, with the highest levels of psychological distress for 18- to 24-year-olds observed

Bushfires, drought and a pandemic have together taken a severe toll on the mental health of rural communities – but our support services need to move away from being

Parents are facing extensive wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs when seeking private mental health support for their children, according to a new study.

Instagram users who post self-harm content online are choosing ambiguous hashtags in an attempt to circumvent the social media platform’s ban on harmful content, a researcher

Researchers are calling for Australians with eating disorders to help in a study to identify the genes that influence risk of developing the illness.

Independent aged care and disability support workers have experienced increased stress levels while working during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research reveals.

Researchers at Flinders University have found young victims often tolerated hurtful bullying from friends because they don't want to lose the relationship.

The media is a key source of information about mental illness for the public, and research shows media coverage can influence public attitudes and perceptions of

Veterans and their families who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic have been increasingly accessing support through Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling

2020 has changed life for many people. COVID-19 has challenged us in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Nurses and midwives have stepped up to battle this health emergency.

School-aged girls who socialise with negative peers are more likely to not only experience depression during their youth, but are at an increased risk of mental health problems