‘Crisis point’: Moment that changed cricketer
An intervention from her family, marked by a tearful 10-minute speech from her father, turned this international cricket star’s life around.
Can We Talk?
Reason Aussie soap star is headed home
Aussie actor Tammin Sursok says she takes this approach to parenting her two girls so they always feel like they can confide in her.
Issue 1 in 3 Aussie families don’t talk about
It’s one of the most significant problems impacting Australian society today – and one that many parents and their kids have “never” discussed.
Reason your kid is not listening to you
Teenagers are navigating a complex world of physical changes, peer pressures and identity formation, and it might be time for parents to change their approach.
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Raygun left ‘paralysed’ after performance
The Aussie breakdancer has spoken out about the real and devastating effect the viral fallout of her Olympic performance had on her.
Simple act threatening Aussies’ wellbeing
A growing list of “micro-stressors” including household chores and doomscrolling are having a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of Australians.
Huge spike in Aussies seeking help
More Australians are reaching out for help with their mental health, with calls to one helpline more than doubling since the launch of a national campaign.
How to get a good night’s rest
An alarming number of Australians are so stressed they’re failing to get enough sleep. Among them is Adelaide’s Megan Hayward, who has battled “horrendous” insomnia for a decade.
Raygun left ‘paralysed’ after performance
Raygun has revealed the habits that helped pull her through challenging times after she went viral with her Olympic debut.
‘Compassion fatigue’: Why GPs are taking more time off
GPs are seeing a sharp increase in the number of patients with mental health problems and it’s beginning to take its toll on doctors.
Gen Z problem that’s ‘difficult to escape’
They’re our nation’s best and brightest, but half of all young Aussies are fighting a crippling daily struggle – and they don’t know what to do about it.
‘Very encouraging’: More Aussies seek help
More Australians are reaching out for help and having conversations about their mental health since the launch of a national campaign.
The ‘microstressors’ getting Australians down
These are the daily dilemmas research has revealed are threatening the wellbeing of Australians, with some stressed people relying on a cycle of caffeine and alcohol to try and cope.
Why millennials are still living with their parents
Natalie is 35, studying her third degree, and lives at home with her parents. She is one of many millennials struggling to get ahead. This is why the generation is battling.
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