Mental Health

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

As a profession, nurses are already under considerable pressure, so when health crises break out, such as the unprecedented COVID-19, their stress levels can skyrocket.

Gender diverse children can experience high levels of emotional distress due to societal expectations around gender expression. When gender diverse children do not feel that

Mental health specialist nurses primarily concentrate on psychological and emotional health, providing support to clients who have conditions such as depression, anxiety,

“Physiotherapy in mental health aims to optimise wellbeing and empower the individual by promoting functional movement, movement awareness, physical activity and exercises,

As the number of Australians dealing with mental health challenges increases, so too does the demand for qualified mental health nurses. In its current state,

Awareness of mental health issues among children is growing, with increasing numbers of children seeking treatment for a variety of conditions. But when it

While extremely rewarding, the nature of the work involved with nursing can have an impact on mental health if proper self-care isn’t undertaken. For

As children report higher rates of stress than ever before, with Mission Australian citing mental health as the number one concern for young Australians aged 15 to 19, the