‘Suicidal, anxious’: Late-night phone use destroying kids
Kids as young as five are staying up late glued to screens — and experts say it’s driving a dangerous rise in anxiety, school refusal and even suicidal behaviour. See the warning signs.
Anxiety & Depresssion
What’s behind the spike linked to Qld’s worst alcohol death rise
New data shows Queensland has recorded the nation’s biggest rise in alcohol-related deaths, with young adults hit hardest and hospitalisations soaring.
‘I thought the world would be better off without me’
Growing up Kat felt like an alien dropped off on the wrong planet. They aren’t alone with a heartbreaking 79 per cent of non-binary Australians contemplating suicide.
Mum ‘shocked’ by battle to get mental health help for little girl
An Aussie mum who works in the mental health sector says it took a year, and thousands of dollars, to be able to get her daughter help.
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Australia’s most feared health condition revealed
More than 3000 Aussies have revealed the state of our nation’s wellbeing. It’s changed — with many saying we lose 11 minutes of sleep a night. See how you can get help and have your say.
‘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.
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.
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.
Do you have carcinophobia? Here’s how to manage it
Cancer is prevalent, and a fear of it is booming
Girls who start puberty earlier have an increased risk of anxiety and depression
It’s not called puberty blues for nothing
This is the worst message you can send someone with anxiety
Do us a favour and never send us this text
Physical touch can reduce pain and depression, research confirms
Skin-to-skin, anyone?
Are you in your overthinking era? Here’s how to escape
You’re not alone
How to manage money anxiety and financial stress
Don’t let debt send you into a spiral
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