Mental Health
Inking the path on mental health one step at a time
According to the Black Dog Institute, 1 in 5 Australians will experience mental health issues at any year. For those......
Mental health research in the Torres Strait funded
A new research from the University of Queensland will research and develop culturally appropriate tools to diagnose anxiety and depression......
Acquittal in test case for police brutality angers family
When a naked 16 year old teen was beaten by four police officers in Byron Bay in 2018 bystanders filmed......
Senator concerned over delays in investigating veteran suicides and PTSD
The independent body set up to investigate military veteran suicides should have reported to Parliament this week. However, debates over......
Australian Antidepressant Usage Surges
A report released by Australian Prescriber has highlighted an increase in prescriptions of the antidepressant sertraline. The report, released this......
Mental Health Crisis addressed in Bangalow NSW
Covid 19 is having a range of mental health impacts, and there has been concern about the particular effect on......
Australian Defence Force veterans are seeking help at higher rates
Open Arms is Australia’s leading provider of health and counselling services dedicated to current and ex-serving members of the Australian......
Disability experts press for alternatives to psychotropic drugs
Since the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was opened in late 2019, the......
Domestic Violence ‘Shadow pandemic’ worsening due to isolation
Social distancing guidelines have led many people to feel isolated from family, friends and the outside world. But the situation......
A new visual artistic platform emerges from COVID-19
In March this year, a major lockdown happened in Australia, affecting everyone, particularly places where artists can expose their art.......