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Can We Talk?

Can We Talk?
James Wright's father and grandmother had both undergone electro convulsive shock therapy - but never really spoken about it, or mental health. It was only as an adult that he was able to reconnect with his father and speak about his own mental health struggles, and it’s strengthened their relationship to the point where he now describes his dad as his ‘best friend’.
Health

Disastrous habit ruining lives

Even as a child, James knew there was something different about his dad. It was never spoken about, until one day he made a startling discovery.

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April 28, 2025: Megan Hayward has struggled to get a good night's sleep for a decade now due to symptoms of perimenopause at her home in Ovingham, Adelaide. Picture: Kelly Barnes

How to get a good night’s rest

An alarming number of Australians are so stressed they’re failing to get enough sleep. Among them is Adelaide’s Megan Hayward, who has battled “horrendous” insomnia for a decade.

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