Mental Health

The burning desire to prove our worth is one that’s embedded within us from childhood. From the moment we’re born, we’re primed to seek approval

From the age of around 10, children can become difficult to deal with. They can be moody, grumpy, even downright rude. They might throw big-kid tantrums, yell, or slam doors,

Around one in five young people aged between 11 and 17 will experience a mental health challenge, throughout their youth. In 2019, there were 461 deaths by

While mental health nurses (MHNs) have continued to provide clinical services within both in-patient and community settings throughout the pandemic, their specific skillset

Nursing lecturer, Penelope Sweeting, never thought she’d end up an academic, let alone a PhD candidate exploring inpatient suicide prevention – an area of research

Rapidly advancing digital technology, the internet, and social media have changed our collective lives. Much of it has been for the better; convenience, connectivity

Psychotherapy is not a new field, beginning over a hundred years ago as the ‘talking cure’ established by Freud. Today, there are hundreds of types

The digital revolution is rapidly providing new opportunities to reach more people with mental health conditions. And it's never been more popular or more vital than during

Imagine a world where all fathers are involved and supportive during pregnancy, allowing optimum foetal growth and development and maternal satisfaction. Imagine

When it comes to managing mental health, having the support of loved ones is crucial. But the impact of being the support person for someone with mental ill-health

While a nurse’s primary role is to medically care for their patients, in reality, their true role is far more encompassing. Often, nurses become a shoulder

When we think about vulnerability, Australian men aren’t the first group that spring to mind. But the facts are, they’re three times more likely to die by suicide

The desire to have a child is one held by many, and once it takes hold, can become all consuming, particularly if a pregnancy doesn’t come easily. “The

Every day, through the very nature of their position, midwives play an integral role in the fascinating, and overwhelmingly joyful, process of welcoming new life into the

The way parents handle their marriage breakdown and separation, rather than separation itself, is the primary contributor to how children are affected by the experience.

Growing up, Peter Burge assumed being a father would be something that came naturally. His wife Kate became pregnant relatively easily, though the experience

The risk of developing an addiction can stem from a number of different causes, from psychological and physical conditions, to relationship or social reasons.

Many people know that mothers are at risk of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby. But it’s a lesser-known fact that many new fathers

While they might not be familiar with the technical term, for most midwives, one of the most rewarding elements of their job, is ‘compassion satisfaction’.

 Burnout is at increasingly high levels within the nursing profession, according to theatre nurse and founder of The Happy Nurse, Elaina Mullery, who says around 40 per