Mental Health
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Most Aussies would hide mental health issues from work AAP - 02-10-2023
A majority of Australians would hide their mental health status from their employers as fears of unfair treatment in the workplace persist. Wayahead data reveals
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New WA yoga program supports Indigenous mental health Nicole Madigan - 19-09-2023
A new school-based program in Western Australia is making mental health part of the curriculum, while keeping Indigenous culture and practices at the forefront.
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Imagination the key to better mental health Nicole Madigan - 19-09-2023
As Australia’s wellbeing and resilience in mental health continues to decline, an Australian academic has developed a new strategy using imagination to facilitate hope,
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Addressing Mental Health: The Rising Demand for Mental Health Professionals in Australia Felicity Frankish - 13-09-2023
Addressing Mental Health: The Rising Demand for Mental Health Professionals in Australia In recent years, Australia has witnessed a growing
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Australia is the first country to legalise psychedelics to treat mental health disorders Rahima Saikal - 13-09-2023
In June of this year, Australia became the first country in the world to legalise the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some forms of
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One in three with mental condition won't get help AAP - 10-09-2023
Almost one in three Australians suffering from depression, anxiety or another life-altering mental health condition won't reach out for help, a survey shows.
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Connected online but alone: 1 in 3 Australians lonely AAP - 07-08-2023
Australians are becoming more connected online but also increasingly alone. The most digitally connected - those aged 18 to 24 - are the most likely to be lonely,
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One in two to have mental health disorder by 75 AAP - 31-07-2023
Mental health disorders are on the horizon for one in two people by the age of 75 after findings from an Australian co-led study spanning 29 countries. Researchers
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Truckies to open up on struggles while on the open road AAP - 17-07-2023
As a young boy, like many others, Rod Hannifey was enamoured with big trucks. It fuelled a curiosity about the vehicles and those who drove them that ran deeper
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Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression AAP - 15-07-2023
People living with severe depression could soon have their lives transformed thanks to a promising new treatment in the form of a party drug. A low-cost version
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Mental health reform flagged after boy stabbed 76 times AAP - 05-07-2023
The death of a five-year-old boy stabbed 76 times by his father has prompted recommendations about heightened availability of mental health services within the community.
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Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation AAP - 03-07-2023
Australia's world-first legalisation of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions has companies pursuing a market opportunity to do well while doing some good.
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More new dads seek help for mental health concerns AAP - 18-06-2023
New dad Matt Carter knew something wasn't quite right when he suddenly became overwhelmed with sadness as soon as his two babies started crying. From there
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Teenager restrained, secluded during hospital visit AAP - 17-06-2023
A teen was isolated and physically restrained against health policy guidelines during an admission to Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital, an investigation
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Lifeline extends to combat rising rate of suicides AAP - 15-06-2023
More mental health support will be made available to Victorians in response to alarming suicide rates. Up to three people take their own lives each week across
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Calls for justice after damning mental health report AAP - 13-06-2023
Mental health patients who had their human rights violated under Victoria's flawed health system are owed public apologies and compensation from the state government,
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Mental health patients suffered human rights breaches AAP - 13-06-2023
DAMNING REPORT INTO VICTORIA"S MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM * A report commissioned by the state's health department according to its authors found mental
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Mental health emergency call-out reforms on ice AAP - 31-05-2023
A plan for Victorian paramedics to take the lead on emergency mental health call-outs has been put on hold over fears it would increase pressure on ambulance services.
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Horses offer 'magnetic' calm for rehabilitation clients AAP - 28-05-2023
In the hills north of Brisbane, a mental health and addiction treatment centre is home to a group of four-legged staff who can calm clients just by their presence.
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Watchdog chastises NSW police on mental health approach AAP - 23-05-2023
Nearly half of all NSW Police critical incidents involve a person experiencing a mental health crisis but officers receive "extremely limited" training on how to
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