Kids as young as 6 seek help for suicidal thoughts
Children reaching out to Kids Helpline struggling with suicidal thoughts are getting “younger and younger”, alarming new data shows.
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‘Sneaky, manipulative’: Parents taught how to spot eating disorder red flags
The Queensland government has backed a national program to help caregivers spot the warning signs of an eating disorder.
New lifeline for kids of veterans and first responders
Thousands of children from military and first responder families will now have access to critical help — dubbed the “Yellow Pages for mental health” — as they deal with the impact of service-related trauma.
Nine simple ways to tackle your stress levels right now
From singing in the car to eating kimchi, here are a range of ways you can address your stress levels now.
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Peri-natal depression and anxiety affects dads too
Zach Tuohy’s confession on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here has reminded us about the importance of having open discussions around men’s mental health, says Dr Erin Seeto.
Cornes v Cornes: ‘Contrarian’ Kane grilled by his own dad
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‘You don’t look sick’: Teen reveals social media trend’s cruel toll
Driven by social media trends and a desire to attain the “perfect” body, a teenager warns that a Meta decision will have serious impacts on young people.
‘Just say no’: Why it’s OK to be ‘selfish’ this Xmas
If your stress levels have been rising over the festive period you’re definitely not alone. These are some top tips from experts on how to reduce your anxiety over Christmas.
‘I was spiralling, overwhelmed’: Aussie mum’s ADHD journey
Rebecca Boyd has revealed how she tackled her neurodivergent journey as a young mum, and shares her tips to coping at stressful times, including the festive season.
Disturbing number of teens suffering anxiety, depression
Almost three quarters of Melbourne teens have experienced significant levels of anxiety or depression by the age of 18, new research has revealed.
You should never use Google for this – but we all do
Google and social media are great tools to get information but they also come with a warning.
School apologises for removing memorial
A Catholic school has apologised for taking down a memorial dedicated to a year 7 student who took her own life in September.
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