‘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.
Mental Health
‘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.
Australia’s social media age ban: How it will work
Historic new laws have been passed to ensure Australians under 16 are banned from social media such as Facebook and Instagram. Here’s how the ban will work.
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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.
‘Left with dead body, drugs’: Aussie soldiers’ war wounds
From killing an armed civilian in Iraq to spending seven years in a notorious jail with al-Qaeda members, seven veterans share their harrowing stories and its lasting impact.
Why Sam Wood is taking a break from social media
The fitness guru and reality TV star reveals why he is logging off social media and his personal connection with teen Mac Holdsworth who died by suicide.
Schools plan to counter ‘toxic’ Andrew Tate
A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
‘I tried 15 mins of hypnotherapy a day for IBS and it’s life-changing’
Joanna could only book afternoon flights because she spent her mornings on the toilet with crippling IBS – now her life isn’t dictated by her chronic condition.
Son of former AFL star dies suddenly
A Queensland man in his 20s, the son of a former AFL player, has died, leaving his family “heartbroken” and “devastated”.
Police probe after Aussie ‘Dr Death’s’ suicide pod used
Multiple people have been arrested after the death of a woman inside a “suicide capsule” made by an Australian doctor.
‘Disturbing, sobering’: Lawyer reacts to veterans suicide probe
Governments will be judged as to their response to Royal Commision recommendations and what they have done to reduce the incident of death and harm done by ADF service, writes lawyer Greg Isolani.
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