A New Light for Loneliness
The world is a big place. It’s huge, in fact, and crammed full of people. It’s so full that housing prices are skyrocketing, our morning commutes are maddening and this lonely
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Lifeline’s new 24/7 Crisis Text Service opens up crisis support to hard-to-reach groups
Research shows that Lifeline’s Crisis Text service is reaching entirely new groups of Australians in distress and at high risk of suicide. Since 2019, Lifeline has provided Austr
Prevention and early intervention critical to ending the cycle of family mental illness
An international group of researchers led by Monash University have developed a series of principles and recommendations to assist children whose parents are living with a mental i
How to avoid the WFH burnout and tell your boss you aren’t coping
Burnout. A buzzword associated with exposure to continual stress, frequently used to describe the symptoms of exhaustion that a person feels at a physical, emotional and psychologi
New report shows mental health deteriorates in isolation, but in-community support and resilience helps to cope
A new report on a survey compiled by leading Australian mental health service providers shows COVID-19 has had an adverse impact on the mental health of those already experiencing
‘Tune In’ this Mental Health Month
There are approx. 450 million people worldwide living with a mental illness and 1 in 5 people experience some sort of mental illness at least once in their lifetime.
The Be More Project with Brendan Murray
Interview by Chris McCarroll Over the last year, the word ‘purpose’ has been swirling around in my head. Did I know what purpose meant to me? Was I heading in the right
World Suicide Prevention Day goes virtual
This year, Lifeline plans to send a powerful message of hope by encouraging Australians to visit a virtual reflective garden
Back on the bike to raise money for support and a cure for dementia
The Bondi2Berry charity bike ride is back this September and aiming to raise $100,000 for Dementia Australia. Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the l
Technology to promote communication of emotion in times of social isolation
A new artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) device which recognises and reads the emotional cues of those around us could be a welcome step in combating mental he
Demand for private health care services back to 100%
Patient demand for consultations and treatments in Australian hospitals has rebounded over and above pre-COVID levels, according to the latest industry research by Members Health.
GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH EXPO MAKES DIGITAL PREMIERE
The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association are proud to host their first ever MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT | 2020 ONLINE EXPO, on Friday 10 July 2020, from 9.00am – 4.00
Self-Health Tips for Staying Robust in Uncertain Times
Too often practitioners in the healthcare industry spend so much effort caring for their patients they leave themselves depleted of energy to service their own mental and physical
New study reveals barriers to effective medication management for those living with dementia
Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the single greatest cause of disability burden overall. With Australia’s ageing population steadily on the rise a
Sydney Psychologist Supporting The Mental Health of Local Families
It is no secret that COVID-19 has put immense pressure on families who are not only coping with the effects of lockdown but also the stresses of home schooling. A recent Australian
More than just ‘staying strong’: what tough times can teach us about resilience
Resilience is an adaptive process usually developed over a lifetime – but we’re taking a crash-course in it now. Less than six months ago, Australia was covered in bushfires. T
School-based health promotion intervention reduces stigma and encourages adolescents to seek professional help for mental illness
Researchers from Turning Point, Monash University and Eastern Health have developed a skills-based intervention - ‘MAKINGtheLINK’ - aimed at helping adolescents overcome barrie
RACGP calls for GPs to put on their crazy socks to tackle mental health stigma
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is encouraging GPs to put on their ‘crazy socks’ to fight mental health stigma on Crazy Socks 4 Docs day on Friday
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- SEEK’s 2022 Healthcare Pulse Report
- Seven housing design changes to make a world of difference
- Cancer Council Queensland calls for research support this World Ovarian Cancer Day
