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Composite image of Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists president Elizabeth Moore.

Judges, doctors warn of ‘unacceptable risk’ to public safety

Doctors are deeply concerned for their severely mentally ill patients and the public, as Sydney courts brace for the impact on the criminal justice system.

  • Kate Aubusson and Angus Thomson

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Resigning public psychiatrist Prachi Brahmbhatt

Prachi can’t advocate for her patients in NSW, so she’s leaving

Prachi Brahmbhatt is one of dozens of psychiatrists quitting the NSW health system. The body representing her and her colleagues say this will be disastrous.

  • Max Maddison and Nick Newling
Dr Pramudie Gunaratne, Chair of the NSW Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Psychiatrist walkout is not about money, it’s about saving lives

The NSW public mental health system is so under-resourced that clinicians cannot provide the standard of care they are trained to give.

  • Pramudie Gunaratne
Josephine Humphreys spent many years supporting grieving families as a funeral director before her own daughter Kate Humphreys died by suicide in January 2023.

‘She was crying uncontrollably’: What not to do when consoling someone who’s grieving

Josephine lost her daughter to suicide. Ashton’s mother was murdered. Here’s what they wish people would never say to those who are grieving.

  • Cassandra Morgan
Jo Pybus’ “jar of joy” for 2024.

I was surprised by what brought me joy in 2024. But I have the evidence

I created a “jar of joy” to record blissful experiences. The results were enlightening.

  • Jo Pybus

Seven things to add or subtract for happiness, according to science

All the (good) science research about how you can be happier.

  • Jacqueline Nesi
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Felt lost in 2024? Reminiscing can help start the new year with purpose

Whether you’re 60 or 16, conducting a life review can be a useful exercise in building purpose and meaning into your present and future.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Robert Farquharson’s case was one of the most high-profile and controversial in Victorian history.

Robert Farquharson’s lost psychological report revealed

The report was buried in Victoria Police files for decades – until now. It remains the only attempt made to get the bottom of what motivated a man convicted of killing all three of his children.

  • Michael Bachelard and Ruby Schwartz

Someone is stalked in my new book but 13 years ago it happened to me

It started in seemingly benign ways: random Skype calls and DMs. Then he started turning up closer to my house.

  • Pip Drysdale
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of “Wicked” at State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney. Photo: Flavio Brancaleone / The Sydney Morning Herald

The phrase ‘holding space’ has gone viral. But what does it mean?

While the press tour for the movie adaptation of Wicked has made the term go viral, holding space isn’t new. Here’s what it means.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

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