Mental Health
Surfers making waves in Canberra
In an unusual pairing, surfers made waves in Parliament House this week to launch the ‘Parliamentary Friends of Surfing’ group.......
Exposure to artificial light linked to poor mental health
A study has found that increased night time light exposure raises the risk of mental health disorders, including depression and......
Mental health award for resounding leadership
This week, the Australian Mental Health Prize winners were announced for contribution of their work in the mental health space.The......
New book challenges traditional view of mental health
Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive believe psychiatry has it wrong. Dr Taylor is a chartered psychologist, while Ms Shrive is......
World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend
This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day, an event to remember those who have passed away and to show support......
Kids More Reliant on Anxiety Meds
The use of Anxiety meds is up in both young people and the broader population, according to new research. But......
Psychedelic Drugs for Mental Illness
Psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, is currently being explored as a potential treatment for various mental illnesses. Researchers are conducting clinical......
More care needed as healthcare workers risk burnout
A new report between Curtin University and the University of Sydney has investigated the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare......
Unemployment could be causal to suicide: research
A new research done by the University of Sydney found out there’s a causal relationship between unemployment and suicide. By......
Pandemic worsens mental health for refugee women in Australia
New research from the University of New South Wales found out women with refugee backgrounds in Australia have more mental......