This is a very different type of first aid course – should every Aussie do it?
There are calls for one million Aussies to undertake this first aid course, which is very different to what you might think.
Mental Health
Candice Warner: ‘The scars are deep’
Candice Warner has spoken of the lowest point in her life, detailing the emotional scars she still carries today.
‘He lost everything’: Stolen dream car ends in agonising tragedy
When Ryan McGrath’s father died he purchased his dream car in his memory but when it was heartlessly stolen, his struggles all became too much.
How we failed Harmony: Coroner’s scathing report into teen’s suicide
A “charismatic and affectionate” teen took her own life after a spate of suspensions from a regional NSW school. Her horrifying story will send shockwaves through the education system.
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‘Breaking point’: Psychedelics trial part of major mental health investment
Medibank will pump an extra $50m into mental health over the next five years, with the funding to support a raft of initiatives including an innovative trial involving psychedelics.
‘I’m struggling’: Gentle giant inspires Olympian to speak out
Swimmer Shayna Jack has detailed how she is putting her mental health first after being through the lowest of lows and highest of highs. WATCH HER EMOTIONAL VIDEO
Record pleas for help as Aussies battle stress, burnout
One in three Aussies are battling regularly feeling drained and burnt out. This is just one of the findings of alarming new research, as experts call for action to fix the “overwhelmed” mental health system.
Australia, we have a massive problem
In pictures they look happier than you’ll ever be – but these Aussies are struggling in a way many of us could barely comprehend.
Chat 1 in 2 Aussies ‘don’t know’ how to have
Half of our population is suffering in silence – admitting they “don’t know” how to have what could be one of the most important conversations of their life.
Sam Frost reveals ‘uncomfortable’ truth
Sam Frost has revealed the “uncomfortable” truth surrounding her darkest times, and what got her through them.
Tragic death of 15yo after waiting over 12 months for help
Bridie Cocks’s funeral attracted over 700 friends and family who are still in shock at why help wasn’t available when she so desperately needed it.
‘As a guy you’re not calling your friends when you’re struggling’
Young men aren’t talking about their struggles, says Ben Searle as he lifts the lid on the loneliness he felt in his darkest days.
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