‘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.
Mental Health
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.
Best friend’s dire warning following young mum’s suicide
A heartbroken woman has shared the tragedy of her best friend’s suicide saying she was a ‘beautiful, smart, kind and successful’ single mum of three. Warning: distressing content.
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‘Requires repetition’: How to raise a resilient child
Psychologist Maria Ruberto has not seen the resilience levels of children so low in her 31-year career. She is warning that we risk raising a generation with an array of mental and physical health issues if parents don’t take urgent action.
‘Political ploy’: Labor brands old mental health hubs as new
Labor spent millions of dollars to rebrand existing mental health centres into Medicare Mental Health Hubs. Now critics say its a ploy to boost the Medicare brand ahead of the election.
24yo’s decade of crisis before diagnosis
An Adelaide woman has revealed the “immense barriers” she faced to access treatment for her condition, and experts warn it’s an urgent situation.
Silent ‘epidemic’ plaguing Gen Z
Thousands of young Aussies are falling victim to a struggle that’s hard to pinpoint and even harder to talk about – the effects of which can literally make you sick.
Truth about Aussie’s ‘concerning behaviour’
An Australian influencer has revealed the mysterious symptoms that plagued her since her childhood, and how she finally got answers.
‘Can’t wait any longer’: Urgent mental health plea
Experts are calling for funding to be poured into the strained mental health system, as new research reveals Australians are feeling more lonely and isolated.
Three scary signs you need to seek help now
A 28-year-old woman has opened up about the frightening reality of living with a debilitating disorder that affects one in six Australians.
The advice young Aussies need to hear
Young people are turning to social media for mental health support, before consulting professionals. But there are better places to start.
Why we must act now on mental health
Australia’s mental health system is underfunded and under-resourced, writes Medibank chief executive David Koczkar.
Simple ways to talk to your teen
With new research revealing families are struggling to discuss their mental health, a psychologist has detailed how to have a conversation with your teenager.
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