Mental Health
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Few services for Qld kids exposed to DV AAP - 10-11-2022
An increase in the number of young people on supervision orders in Queensland comes as a new report identifies a lack of support for children exposed to domestic violence.
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Qld to change mental health laws for UN AAP - 27-10-2022
Queensland will change its laws so United Nations inspectors can check in on patients being detained at mental health facilities, the premier says. A UN Subcommittee
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New approach to suicide prevention in NSW AAP - 13-10-2022
The NSW government is renewing its approach to preventing suicide, saying lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic present an opportunity to pivot. The focus
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Living costs more stressful than pandemic AAP - 10-10-2022
Cost of living pressures have overtaken the pandemic as the greatest source of worry for Australians, according to a survey released on World Mental Health Day.
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Half of Vic kids experience anxiety AAP - 06-10-2022
Half of Victorian children are experiencing problems with anxiety, yet only one in three parents can confidently tell when their kids might need professional help, according
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NSW first to protect traumatised workers AAP - 06-10-2022
NSW has become the first state to protect workers experiencing declining mental health as a result of burnout, traumatic injury and workplace harassment. New
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New SA approach to preventing suicide AAP - 30-09-2022
South Australia will take a coordinated and targeted approach to suicide prevention through the establishment of Australia's first legislated Suicide Prevention Council.
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Young Australians more anxious, distressed AAP - 25-09-2022
Young Australians are more anxious than ever as they navigate technological change and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. That's the conclusion of National
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Lockdowns hit happiness more than cases AAP - 22-09-2022
More stringent lockdowns throughout the pandemic impacted the mental health of Australians more than surging case numbers, research has revealed. While higher
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Kids suffer long-term trauma from violence AAP - 21-09-2022
The trauma of domestic violence stays with children into adulthood, highlighting the need to stop treating them as mere witnesses to abuse, a children's charity says.
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Using Humour to Build Connections and Mental Wellbeing HealthTimes - 16-09-2022
As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul. — A Jewish Proverb As humans, we all need to belong, whether with our circle of friends or
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Doom-scrolling a negative behaviour that's stuck Haley Williams - 12-09-2022
A recent study found doom-scrolling, or compulsively seeking negative news, which became prevalent during the pandemic, is more than a passing trend. The study,
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Firies climb 28 floors for mental health AAP - 11-09-2022
Hundreds of firefighters have laboured up 28 flights of stairs wearing 25 kilograms of gear and breathing apparatus, in the name of mental health. About 600
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Mental health coaches fill gaps in Vic AAP - 10-09-2022
Demand is surging for an early-intervention mental health support program aiming to help Victorians languishing on waiting lists to see clinical psychologists.
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Regular conversations key to saving lives AAP - 08-09-2022
A simple chat with her mum was enough to save Seryn Adams' life. Ms Adams, 26, was struggling with depression and contemplating suicide when her mum picked
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Qld govt backs mental health on Medicare AAP - 07-09-2022
The Queensland government is backing calls for all mental health, drug and alcohol patients to have access to Medicare rebates for treatment and for those services to be expanded
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Early detection key for eating disorders AAP - 06-09-2022
Leading mental health organisations have launched a campaign to educate Australians about the early signs of eating disorders and how to approach a difficult conversation
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Vic parliament passes mental health bill AAP - 31-08-2022
An overhaul of Victoria's mental health system has been enshrined in law, delivering a key recommendation of the state's historic royal commission into the sector.
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Money struggles link to poor mental health AAP - 25-08-2022
Australians grappling with financial challenges are at least twice as likely to face mental health issues than others, research suggests. The findings support
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Aust children distressed by news coverage AAP - 17-08-2022
Australian children exposed to news coverage are facing significant rates of distress, prompting expert warnings for parents and carers to keep an open dialogue about current
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