Mental Health

The federal health minister has defended the decision to cut subsidised mental health care, saying the Better Access program was inequitable. Mark Butler said

Lowering expectations is one way to have a merry Christmas this year, which may mean focusing on the relationships that actually bring us joy. Australians are

Victorian children and young people in out-of-home care are increasingly suffering from physical abuse and sexual exploitation, as the state government signals it could unilaterally

Forced to endure months in COVID-19 lockdown, most young Australians have come away feeling lonely and left out. The majority of 12- to 25-year-olds feel isolated

More Australians are taking their own lives now than during the pandemic, and experts fear the issue could worsen over coming years. The number of suicides

Angsty teenagers locking up themselves in their rooms listening to sad rock ballads or punk music is more than just a stereotype - it can have adverse affects on their mental

Young people in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia exhibit the country's highest prevalence of self-harm. The Australian Youth

Children as young as 10 are self-harming and suicide is being discussed among pupils in primary school playgrounds. More than 6000 adolescents aged 10-14 attended

Work, study, money, mental health and the pandemic have been the greatest challenges to Australian relationships, but many people do not seek help when problems arise.

Nurses and midwives across the country will soon have access to specialised mental health support services. The $25.2 million program has been modelled on a

A world-first residential treatment centre in NSW will be a "place of healing" for children whose loved ones have been murdered. The centre, to be

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.

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

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

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.

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

NSW has become the first state to protect workers experiencing declining mental health as a result of burnout, traumatic injury and workplace harassment. New

South Australia will take a coordinated and targeted approach to suicide prevention through the establishment of Australia's first legislated Suicide Prevention Council.

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

More stringent lockdowns throughout the pandemic impacted the mental health of Australians more than surging case numbers, research has revealed. While higher