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.
Mental Health
‘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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Best friend’s dire warning following young mum’s suicide
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Teen girl’s secret chroming battle before suicide
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Matildas star: ‘I finally admitted to my psychologist I needed help’
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10-month wait that nearly broke 24yo
A Melbourne woman reveals how she found herself in a “confronting” situation after Covid-19, with health experts warning of a “crisis”.
From trolls to triumph: How baby changed AFLW star’s life
After a harrowing experience with body shamers, AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says becoming a parent figure to Sophie Cachia’s baby has put things in perspective.
‘Devastating fallout’: Why we must talk about mental health
An Australian woman has shared how her colleagues helped after a family member’s mental health crisis — and why we need to know how to have conversations about wellbeing.
How CEO wards off ‘nasty figures’ in his sleep
Seeking professional help has been key to combating “nasty figures” that appear when Medibank chief executive David Koczkar is sleeping.
Why millennials are still living with their parents
Natalie Maciak 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.
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