Mental Health

When we seal our homes to keep heat in, we also capture moisture and allergens, affecting the air we breathe. Here’s a few simple ways to fix it

Hair and beauty salons are described as spaces of self-care. But when people share more with their hairdresser than their therapist, who is really doing the care work?

AI is getting very good at remembering you. Your patterns, your preoccupations, maybe even your moods. That could be useful, but it may also be subtly reshaping how you see yourself

Facing 12 times higher disaster risks than city dwellers, psychological readiness for rural Australians can be just as vital as emergency kits

From job fears to an existential dread, artificial intelligence is triggering a new kind of anxiety. Here's why you're not alone in feeling unsettled – and what actually helps

Public conversations about disability are never neutral. When ADHD is framed as a social media trend, real people pay the price with delayed diagnoses and years of self-doubt

Delaying access to social media may buy families time, but it ignores the broader conversation about regulation, education and a culture of care

Recent bans of AI companions for under-18s highlight growing concerns about teen mental health and policy lagging behind technology

A new trial has found nature-based prescribing generated wellbeing benefits for young Australians worth more than four times their cost

Demolishing do-it-yourself BMX trails destroys an active, creative, supportive community of young people