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Mental Health
How my friend saved my life
Tommy Herschell knows the value of good mates — he credits one with saving his life. But many men struggle to open up or maintain friendships.
‘My life fell apart after ignoring burnout signs as a working mum’
Balancing parenting and a demanding job, Peta never stopped — until she had a breakdown that forced her to re-evaluate her life.
Only now does my lifelong stalker finally have a name
Since Kelli Armstrong was a little girl, she has been stalked by a mysterious shadow attacking her mind and spirit. At last, 40 years on, she has a diagnosis. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
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‘Crisis point’: Moment that changed cricketer
An intervention from her family, marked by a tearful 10-minute speech from her father, turned this international cricket star’s life around.
Reason your kid is not listening to you
Teenagers are navigating a complex world of physical changes, peer pressures and identity formation, and it might be time for parents to change their approach.
Olympic swimming star’s terrifying mental health struggle
Olympian Leisel Jones didn’t see a psychologist as a teen because seeking help was for “weak athletes”. Now, after a years long mental health struggle she’s shining a light on the issue.
More people using mental health resources without a genuine need
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of people who need mental health care falling through the cracks. Meanwhile more people without a genuine need are consuming mental health resources, writes Pat McGorry.
I’m a psychologist — Mood swings are one of 10 signs of this disorder
Extreme mood swings, chronic feelings of emptiness and sabotaging relationships — psychologist Carly Dober explains a complex mental health disorder up to 5 per cent of Aussies live with.
Pregnant woman’s long wait for a psychologist after double tragedy
A grieving young mother-to-be devastated by the loss of her brother and then her partner within weeks of each other has been waiting months for a psychologist appointment in Qld’s strained mental health system.
What is ‘hyper-independence’ and how can you overcome it?
Whilst being self-sufficient and taking care of yourself are desirable attributes of adulthood, this is when it becomes problematic.
The difference between regular anxiety and a disorder
Despite Australia’s reputation for a laid-back culture, the reality of poor mental health is affecting millions, writes Dr Elizabeth Scott.
TV presenter reveals his response when told he had 3 months to live
Barry Du Bois opens up like never before on how he spiralled into the darkness of depression – and came out the other end – after going through things that would break most people.
Vital mental health service seeks support after plea ignored
A vital helpline that supports kids and teens is calling on the public for support after a funding plea fell on deaf ears.
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