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Can We Talk?

Can We Talk?

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : Newswire Photos - JANUARY 07 2025; A view of a cafe in Sydney's East, as most households are under pressure with the impact of the high cost of living. Picture: Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Issue 1 in 3 Aussie families don’t talk about

It’s one of the most significant problems impacting Australian society today – and one that many parents and their kids have “never” discussed.

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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.

Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Photo: Emma Styles with her daughters Suraya (15) & Kenya (17). Along with EmmaÃ¢â‚¬â¢s husband & mother, all live together and have dinner together five nights out of seven. Picture: Tim Joy

Nightly tradition keeping Aussie family close

New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.

Dr Elizabeth Scott is Consultant Psychiatrist and Principal Research Fellow at The University of Sydney, and a member of theMedibank Mental Health Reference Group

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.

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Gen Z case studies about the pitfalls of using social media.Kasundi Bopagoda and Penny Guo. Picture by Wayne Taylor 17th March 2025

The advice young Aussies need to hear

Young people are turning to social media for mental health support, before consulting professionals. But there are better places to start.

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Why we must act now on mental health

Australia’s mental health system is underfunded and under-resourced, writes Medibank chief executive David Koczkar.

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Simple ways to talk to your teen

With new research revealing families are struggling to discuss their mental health, a psychologist has detailed how to have a conversation with your teenager.

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Biggest reasons for stress in our major cities

New research has revealed what’s worrying different Australian states.

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An overwhelming majority of Australians struggling with their mental health are turning to social media – not trained professionals – for answers, in what experts say could be to 'their own downfall and their own detriment'. Picture: Supplied

‘Changes brains’: Scary phone warning

More than half of Australians are turning away from mental health professionals and to social media instead – possibly to “their own detriment”.

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The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visiting Rochedale Village Doctors, Brisbane QLD - on Wednesday 19th March 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Huge news for struggling Australians

The Albanese government has made a huge announcement destined to help millions of struggling Aussies through the fight of their lives.

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3am hospital visit reveals horror Aussie truth

A Sydney woman has revealed how two words written on an emergency room admission form exposes a huge problem facing Australia.

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‘Breaking point’: Psychedelics trial part of major mental health investment

Medibank will pump an extra $50m into mental health over the next five years, with the funding to support a raft of initiatives including an innovative trial involving psychedelics.

12/3/2025: Swimmer Shayna Jack with her beloved dog Hugo, together in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. Hugo the dog was a huge comfort to Shayna during her doping ban ... sadly, Hugo is being put down on Friday. pic: pic: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

‘I’m struggling’: Gentle giant inspires Olympian to speak out

Swimmer Shayna Jack has detailed how she is putting her mental health first after being through the lowest of lows and highest of highs. WATCH HER EMOTIONAL VIDEO

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Record pleas for help as Aussies battle stress, burnout

One in three Aussies are battling regularly feeling drained and burnt out. This is just one of the findings of alarming new research, as experts call for action to fix the “overwhelmed” mental health system.

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