Nightly tradition keeping Aussie family close
New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.
New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.
Despite Australia’s reputation for a laid-back culture, the reality of poor mental health is affecting millions, writes Dr Elizabeth Scott.
This has become the nation’s go-to coping strategy, providing an unexpected lifeline during the pandemic and beyond.
If it seems like all the younger people in your life are sad and anxious, you’re not imagining it – but the cause might not be what you’re expecting.
Raygun has revealed the habits that helped pull her through challenging times after she went viral with her Olympic debut.
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.
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.
More Australians are reaching out for help and having conversations about their mental health since the launch of a national campaign.
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.
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.
Victorian business-owner Donna seemed to be nailing life – until everything suddenly changed and started “crumbling down”.
An Australian woman who has spent decades as an unpaid carer going from “one crisis to another” has shared the moment she realised the system was broken.
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