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Mental Health
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.
‘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.
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.
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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’
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.
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.
‘Dread’: Reason 27yo quit ‘dream job’
Bethany thought she had finally found her ideal job in Australia, however she soon discovered that all was not as it seemed.
How these everyday Aussies overcome mental battles
No one is immune to mental health issues. Brave Australians have shared how they’ve handled challenges, and their advice to anyone who is struggling.
Financial fear to freedom: How to navigate money stress
Financial insecurity and feeling guilty for spending money are the leading causes of poor mental wellbeing for Australians, new research has found. This is how you can tackle financial anxiety.
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