Mental Health

New research has found teenage and young African migrants have a 10 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder. Young immigrants

The term mental health describes emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) will work with Melbourne’s Northern Hospital and volunteer organisation Friends for Good to roll out a peer support program aimed

As the nation faces one of its biggest ever crises following the catastrophic bushfires, thousands of Australians will grapple with the mental health consequences that result

Flinders University psychology is running an online stepped-care therapy trial to help people who have experienced violence or traumatic events.  With

Around 70% of people who sought treatment

Victorians will soon pay a levy to fund their state's mental health system, after a royal commission found it 'catastrophically' failed people.

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.

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

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.

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,

The abuse, neglect and assault of vulnerable Victorians living in mental health centres, residential and disability services is on the rise, a report reveals.

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

A new report calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants. The National Disability Insurance

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.

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

A program that reduces loneliness, depression and anxiety caused by social disconnection has been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.

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.

Experts say the Australian Government’s “zero suicide” strategy, which will focus on Indigenous groups and children, might benefit from drawing on the experiences

Emergency departments in NSW hospitals have been described as "far from the best" environment for mental health patients needing support.