‘I watched my son die in front of me’
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.
Mental Health
What every parent needs to know after I lost my teen daughter
The mum of a 14-year-old Queensland girl who took her own life has bravely spoken about the alarming way teenagers discuss mental illness.
Teen girl’s secret chroming battle before suicide
The parents of a 15-year-old who took her own life want closer scrutiny of chroming, fearing critical evidence of inhalant abuse is being overlooked.
Matildas star: ‘I finally admitted to my psychologist I needed help’
Matildas star Katrina Gorry says her Swedish footballer partner has helped her in ways “she didn’t know she needed” after she battled an eating disorder when she was younger.
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Biggest reasons for stress in our major cities
New research has revealed what’s worrying different Australian states.
Huge news for struggling Australians
The Albanese government has made a huge announcement destined to help millions of struggling Aussies through the fight of their lives.
3am hospital visit reveals horror Aussie truth
A Sydney woman has revealed how two words written on an emergency room admission form exposes a huge problem facing Australia.
‘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.
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