Mental health
These NSW doctors warned of a fractured system and now half have quit
Half the state’s public psychiatrists have resigned as the Bondi Junction attack inquest shines a spotlight on chronically understaffed mental health units.
- by Kate Aubusson
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To stop screen addiction, this school will give out phones. But there’s a catch
As families struggle to manage their children’s screen obsessions, Pymble Ladies’ College has devised a ground-breaking way to help.
- by Jordan Baker
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Health
The WA suburbs with the worst ‘health score’ (and which one could get a fifth McDonald’s?)
Development plans for a fifth Macca’s in one suburb are being fought by locals, as a new report reveals Perth is the ‘least healthy’ of all capital cities in the country.
- by Holly Thompson
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Schools
School students may lose mental health support after funding clampdown
The Victorian government has quietly cut funding for provisional psychologists in state schools, making it even harder for young Victorians to access mental health support.
- by Broede Carmody and Brittany Busch
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Healthcare
Broken teeth, punches and threats: the hospitals where the most violent incidents occur
More than 20,000 violent incidents took place at Victorian health services last year. The situation has prompted doctors, nurses and midwives to call for urgent action.
- by Henrietta Cook
Opinion
Workplace culture
Workers now have the right to disconnect. Here’s how workplaces can prepare
What does the new legal framework mean for workplace leaders who care about providing a psychologically safe workplace for their employees?
- by Leslie Cannold
After being diagnosed with MS at 32, Tim has found lots to laugh about
Comedian and director Tim Ferguson started experiencing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis at 16. Since then, he’s learnt about the power of optimism.
- by Brooke Campbell Bayes
How would a social media ban actually work?
Almost a quarter of children aged eight to 10 use social media, as do half of 13-year-olds. How would new laws banning them from apps actually keep them off?
- by Paul Sakkal, David Swan and Tim Biggs
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Workplace safety
More than 700 workers lose compensation despite WorkCover surplus
The workers were thrown off the scheme after Labor struck a deal to restrict access to payments for mental health injuries, such as stress and burnout.
- by Annika Smethurst and Broede Carmody
Time alone can free your mind and lift your mood. Here’s how to make the most of it
Whether you’re an artist, an extrovert or someone in need of some relaxation, there are many benefits to taking some alone time.
- by Jamie Friedlander Serrano
Premier says social media driving youth suicides as Qld backs ban
The new Queensland leader has backed the federal government’s push for a social media ban for under-16s.
- by William Davis
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