Depression
Opinion
Mental health
Ready for resolutions? A psychologist recommends you prioritise this
If someone told you all you needed to do to maintain physical health was visit a doctor once a month, you’d laugh. So why do we think it’s true of our mental health?
- by Ahona Guha
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This asthma drug is taken by millions. Now scientists have found it in the brain
The findings, presented at a conference in Texas last week, have raised pressure on Australian authorities to better warn patients about the risks of montelukast.
- by Angus Thomson
Opinion
Mental health
Labor promised to fix our mental health crisis. I made the mistake of believing them
Three years after accepting all 74 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, the government’s actions aren’t tracking well.
- by Simon Katterl
Opinion
Mental health
The biggest problem with trigger warnings? They’re quite triggering
Though intentions may be good, trigger warnings have become more about the people making warnings than those assumed to need them.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Mental health
It’s a nice idea, but more therapy won’t fix our growing mental health crisis
As a psychologist, it is sad to see an increase in self-interest among some who perpetuate the idea that more sessions is the only antidote to our problems.
- by Bianca Denny
Opinion
Mental health
Yes, they make us feel better. But your pet is not your therapist
When did we get to the point that people come second to animals and a human needs to explain why they don’t wish to share space with your pet?
- by Bianca Denny
Hunter had friends and a busy job. He still felt something was missing
It’s been described as a “silent epidemic”; now a NSW parliamentary inquiry will shine a spotlight on the distress triggered by a lack of social connection.
- by Megan Gorrey
Exclusive
Mental health
‘Too-hard basket’: The workplace stigma against one in five Australians
One in four bosses would not hire someone with depression or bipolar disorder, according to a report that has revealed the depth of mental health discrimination in the workplace.
- by Broede Carmody
What are Australian men talking about in therapy?
From toxic masculinity to parenting issues, these are the six most common topics men are bringing to the therapy room.
- by Staff Writer
Men need to be better at helping men. Their lives depend on it
As a society, we have made progress in talking about men’s mental health. But not nearly enough.
- by Sarah Berry
How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind
A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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