Mental Health

Record numbers of Australians experiencing financial hardship are contacting crisis support services, as the soaring cost of living takes a toll on people's mental health.

Governments should stop treating funding for mental health as too difficult, the country's peak medical body says, with the public system accused of failing patients.

Many young Australians are struggling to enter or stay in the workforce, as a mental health crisis deepens for those under 25. According to Headspace's

There has never been a tougher time for young Australians navigating adolescence and early adulthood, with eight of out 10 family members fearing for their mental health.

More than one in five Australians feel too ashamed to seek professional support for mental health issues, with the cost of living and accessibility of care contributing to

Banning children from social media wouldn't remove risks to their mental health and could rob them of an important social and emotional lifeline, experts have told a federal

Exciting news for families in Perth, Western Australia: a new Head

Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis, according to experts, due to the pressures of modern life, compounded by global events.

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