Mental Health

For neurodiverse Data Analyst, Harrison Robb, finding an employer willing to adapt to his unique needs hasn’t been easy. But since becoming employed at

For neurodiverse Data Analyst, Harrison Robb, finding an employer willing to adapt to his unique needs hasn’t been easy. But since becoming employed at

Tackling the root causes of distress, such as childhood abuse, alcohol and drug-related harm and intimate partner violence, are at the heart of an all-encompassing approach

Parents are being urged to engage with their children about prolonged social media and smart phone use after Queensland research found more than half of young people feel

Refugee men in Australia have a higher likelihood of depression and mental distress compared to other men who are also at risk of chronic conditions. The Real

People with mental illness will have easier access to well-staffed services in NSW as a report highlights widespread failings in the state's support for those in need.

Swimmer Libby Trickett was training for the Commonwealth Games when a picture of her next to a confirmed drug cheat appeared on the front page of a newspaper, comparing and

Thomas Halloran was the life of the party. A cheeky, fun-loving spirit who took life by the horns. Which is why his suicide at the age of 22 came as an unimaginable

Queensland's mental health services have come under fire after multiple deaths at a Brisbane hospital. An independent review has been launched after three

A mental health review prompted by a patient allegedly murdering a woman and attacking another shortly after release has recommended changes at a major hospital.

The impact of child abuse and neglect in Australia causes nearly half of common mental health conditions, a study has found. A University of Sydney study found

The father of a woman admitted to a Melbourne mental health unit says he feels like he is in a "living nightmare" after the hospital failed to prevent his daughter's

Still reeling from the tragedy of a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy who took his own life in state care in Western Australia in April, First Nations mental health experts are calling

The head of Australia's peak mental health body has resigned over what he labelled the Albanese government's inaction following decades of underfunding and inattention.

Leading organisations warn the NSW mental health system is on the brink of collapse due to long-term underfunding and are calling on the government to invest more in the sector.

Funding arrangements are creating perverse incentives for health practitioners to spend less time with patients in need of mental health services. Per-patient

Regions left traumatised by repeat disasters are facing a shortage of mental health workers while existing staff face burnout, an inquiry has been told. A NSW

A jump in psychological distress and loneliness among young people during the pandemic reflects a 20-year trend while inequality is lower than before 2020.

MDMA may be known as the "party" drug ecstasy and magic mushrooms associated with hippies, but the psychedelic substances now offer hope to Australians living with

Curiosity about the human mind and a desire to make a positive impact hook you in? A degree in mental health might just be your calling! Mental health professionals are the