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Belinda Clarke, 46, found her PTSD compounded by three traumatic births and two life-threatening health conditions in quick succession.

The hidden cost of being diagnosed with a condition men can’t get

A new report has found dramatically higher rates of mental illness among women with endometriosis, gynaecological cancers and birth trauma.

  • Kate Aubusson

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Daisy Potter (centre), with friends from her local footy club in South Melbourne, says coming from a happy home contributes to her having a wide variety of close friendships.

The key to kids making friends that’s close to home

Adolescents whose parents don’t fight are less likely to have problems with peers than those whose parents do, government-funded research suggests.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Caleb Mills (left) and James Chapman. “Even though Chappo faced much bigger physical hurdles, he got what I was going through,” says Mills.

Chappo didn’t like Shakes when they first met. Now, they’re ‘like brothers’

Since meeting in year 7, James “Chappo” Chapman and Caleb “Shakes” Mills have been there for each other, physically and emotionally.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
Sarah Skillington

Euphoric new mum died alone in mental health ward

A coroner has called for extra staffing and training on mental health wards following the death of Sarah Skillington two weeks after her baby was born.

  • Melissa Cunningham
Sally Spicer with her cat Nina during her illness.

I’ve always worked too hard. It took an ADHD diagnosis and a breakdown to change that

At a time when my career had reached new heights, and after finding out I had ADHD, I spent three profoundly unwell months away from everything and everyone.

  • Sally Spicer
Heavy resistance training naturally boosts testosterone.

Cosmetic surgery ads have invaded my safe space

They’re in your face, and they want you to have a new face. But please keep these promos out of my gym.

  • Jayce Carrano
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Corinne Ooms.

‘I don’t have a tap-out button’: Alone Australia’s Corinne on her journey to motherhood

During her 70 days in the Tasmanian wilderness, Corinne Ooms worried her plans to have a baby would not eventuate.

  • Robyn Willis
Adopting a healthy lifestyle in midlife will set you up for a better quality of life as you age

Seven surprising midlife habits to stave off dementia

As lifespans extend, focus has shifted from the number of years we have left to the quality of life we will enjoy. These seven habits tackle “modifiable risk factors” for dementia.

  • Charlotte Lytton
Habilis adapted an old furniture factory and warehouse with the help of $3 million in philanthropic donations and a $1 million grant from the NSW Minister for Mental Health.

Could this be the most efficient form of welfare?

Many people living with severe mental illness are homeless, and often end up in hospital or jail. Could dedicated housing be the answer?

  • Julie Power
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission chair commissioner Treasure Jennings.

Mental health watchdog muzzled by ‘drastic’ budget cuts

Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission chair Treasure Jennings says the funding cuts leave the commission unable to do the work it was established to do.

  • Chip Le Grand and Grant McArthur

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