Mental Health

Health & Medicine

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Opinion

How to avoid bankrupting your ‘hope budget’

From doomscrolling to relentless negative headlines, the 21st century is mentally tough. But hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a resource. And like any resource, it needs budgeting

Politics & Society

Life for single-parent families in Australia is harsh

The daily routine of a single parent can be harsh due to higher child care responsibilities, housing stress, financial inequalities and poorer mental health, finds the latest HILDA Survey

Environment

Our kids have questions about climate change. We are giving them answers

A new video series called ‘Climate Kids’ has been launched to help kids (and their parents) combat climate anxiety and feel equipped to take positive action

Politics & Society

Maybe just think about who’s carrying the mental load at Christmas

Recognising the emotional work that goes on behind the holidays is key to a more equitable and inclusive festive season

Health & Medicine

All I want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep

If you’re tossing and turning at night, you might ask Santa for a sleep tracker. But do they really help?

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Understanding my father

After three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide delivered its recommendations, but for those of us affected, it’s seeing real change that matters

Health & Medicine

We need a new approach to suicide prevention

Many complex causes may drive someone to consider suicide. Addressing these causes at a policy level will save lives

Health & Medicine

Olympians shouldn’t pay a punishing mental price for gold

As we head into the Paris Olympics, the mental health of elite athletes is finally becoming less stigmatised and that can only be a good thing

Health & Medicine

Your cold house is bad for your mental health

New research finds that the poorest Australians in the worst health are living in the coldest homes during Australian winter and it’s putting their mental health at risk

Health & Medicine

The young people getting nature on prescription

The early results of a new trial on ‘nature prescribing’ show promise for helping young people with mild mental illness