Mental health coaching rings true
A new program could improve the health of up to 450,000 Australians, says Flinders University Professor Michael Baigent.
Mental Health
Men ‘need more emotional support’
When army captain Hugo Toovey looks back on his first battle with cancer, he can see he didn’t seek out the support of mates.
More funds to ease mental health pain
Scott Morrison has acknowledged the impact job losses have had on mental health as he committed $48.1m n funding on Friday.
Depression ‘a $5bn hit to productivity’
The looming mental health crisis is set to cost up to $5bn in lost productivity and threatens to undermine the economic recovery.
Financial stress weighs on nation
Nearly four in five Australians say their mental health has deteriorated since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Pilgrim charts progress of stressed-out surfers
Joel Pilgrim from the Waves of Wellness Foundation says surfing can help with mental illness, especially in times of crisis.
Boost for services as anxiety at new highs
The Andrews government has announced an extra $59m in funding for mental health services as COVID-19 anxiety spreads.
Struggling new mums swamp health hotline
A national mental health helpline for new parents is being inundated with calls for assistance.
Can we cope with isolation?
A major mental health package is being developed by the Morrison government to address what could be an explosion in cases.
Commissioner to tackle veteran suicide
Scott Morrison has announced a permanent, rolling commission into the scourge of suicide among defence force veterans.
Immersed in a mental health battle
In any given year, almost 250,000 students at Australian universities experience mental ill-health.
Victorians to pay mental health tax
Victorians should pay a new mental health tax to fund the multi-billion dollar shortfall in services across the state.
Pucovski plea sparks shock recall
Will Pucovski’s request to selectors hands Test cap to a struggling batsman | TEAM LIST
Mental health plan faces backlash
Giving mental ailments the same status as physical ones may see at-risk workers overlooked for jobs, the business sector warns.
Business split on mental health sickies
Mental health days off for workers, without a medical certificate, are worth considering, Business Council CEO Jennifer Westacott said.
Ricky Nixon: what caused my breakdown
Former AFL player and agent Ricky Nixon has detailed the full extent of his breakdown for the first time.
Brainwashing away dementia
A good night’s sleep could be the key to avoiding Alzheimer’s – by quite literally brainwashing us.
Mental health is everyone’s care
Great reform is arduous and complex, but worth doing. Now is the time.
Mental health issues: Maxwell takes a break
Days after scoring 62 from 28 balls against Sri Lanka, Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn from the Australian team citing mental health concerns.
Hidden cost of mental illness to economy
A million Australians with mental health conditions are going untreated each year, while the economic cost has hit $180bn.
Generational change to treat crisis
The Productivity Commission has given us new tools and data to fight mental ill-health.
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