The Australian Medical Association is ringing the alarm on the state of the nation’s mental health system as workforce shortages in the field of psychiatry leave vulnerable patients in limbo.
Grieving friend pushes for change amid shocking findings about mental health of FIFO workers
FIFO workers in WA's construction sector are far more likely to consider taking their own lives than the average Australian. A woman whose friend acted on that impulse is among those trying to address the issue.
Photo shows A woman with short grey hair in a forest holds a toy truck and looks up at the sky. Pink flowers are in the foregroundSurvivors of paedophiles working at Tasmanian hospital receive $7.85 million compensation
Survivors of alleged historical child sexual abuse at a Tasmanian hospital have received a combined $7.85 million settlement, with one claimant saying that while no money could remedy the abuse, it was "life-changing".
Photo shows A sign with LGH and emergency written on it.School's social and wellbeing hub giving teenagers a chance to thrive
A social wellbeing hub at Narromine High School in western New South Wales is making it easier for students to address their mental and physical health.
Photo shows young boy in the gym using the weightsUnlikely models strike a pose for mental health awareness calendar
A group of Gold Coast concreters have put down the tools to strip off for a lighthearted 2025 calendar, to raise funds and awareness for men's mental health.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A man stands shirtless pouring 2 litres of iced coffee over his face and bodyThere are lots of snakes and it's 'the size of Belgium', but this region desperately needs its foreign vets
Regional veterinary jobs are taking more than 12 months to fill, but a Riverland clinic has found a short-term solution to boost workforce and mental health outcomes.
Topic:Solutions
Photo shows Three young women stand in front of a large tree smiling. The lady in the middle holds a baby kangaroo in a pink pouchTeenagers rocked by grief and medical conditions say music is helping them heal
Georgia, 17, was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child but says a regular small dose of medicine and staying calm by listening to her favourite tunes has helped her become seizure-free.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows Georgia is wearing a green top and has brown hair with loose curls. She is smiling with her mouth closed sitting in a park.Wendy's parents were murdered. She says their killer's privileges in a forensic hospital worsen her grief
Wendy Robinson's parents were shot dead 10 years ago. She is distressed their killer is starting to get some of his freedoms back and believes he is "being treated better" than his victims' family.
Photo shows A woman stands infront of a rose bush holding a photo of her mother and father smiling20 people in a two-bedroom apartment: the growing health and safety risks of 'hot bedding'
Sydney's housing crisis is evolving into a hidden health crisis and as rents soar, some residents face an impossible choice: unaffordable housing or unsafe living conditions.
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows A photo of a small, messy bedroom with two beds, a clothes horse and other furniture strewn aroundReformed workaholics have a warning for you
You may love your work, but are you working too much? Despite a growing awareness of burnout and work-life balance, many of us still see working long hours as a badge of honour.
Photo shows A dark haired woman wearing sunglasses and holding a small baby wearing a jacket and beanie.Millie fled domestic violence with her mum and siblings. This is what it is like to start again
After packing up her belongings in under an hour and spending months in a refuge, Millie says there is power in feeling safe.
Photo shows young girl with brown hair wears a blue t shirt and smiles gently at camera.Children to be banned from social media from next year after parliament votes through world-first laws
The government and opposition moved fast to ram through the bill before the end of the parliamentary year, sparking calls for more scrutiny from some Coalition MPs, independents and the Greens.
Photo shows A phone screen showing social media apps.Psychiatrist says mental health unit's temporary move to neighbouring city will harm patients, threatens to resign
Mental health professionals say a move to temporary relocate a facility will disadvantage patients, but health authorities say they will transport staff, clients and carers to and from the new location.
Photo shows A man in a business shirt standing in front of an old hospital buildingWoman bitten by blue-ringed octopus shocked by 'racist' victim blaming on social media
News of dangerous animal encounters tend to travel very fast in Australia, but the sometimes "racist" victim blaming that follows can compound the mental anguish of survivors.
Photo shows A woman sits on a couch against a wall that has many photo frames.Wife who claimed self-defence following husband's death has murder charge dropped
An Adelaide woman who claimed she was trying to save her husband's life moments before he died has walked free from the Adelaide Magistrates Court after a murder charge against her was dropped.
Photo shows Two women holding hands walk outside of the Adelaide Magistrates Court with a journalist alongside holding a microphone.School leavers sweating on ATAR results urged to face their anxiety front on
The weeks before year 12 results arrive are stressful for many students. A psychology researcher says accepting difficult emotions can make the wait more bearable.
Topic:Solutions
Photo shows Female student with mid-length, reddish hair and glasses, wearing school uniform, stands smiling in library.Every month, Bridie would break up with her partner. A PMDD diagnosis explained why
Bridie has premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) — a condition that causes severe emotional and psychological distress in the lead-up to menstruation. She says it's been behind many relationship breakdowns.
Photo shows Bridie standing on a roof topLGBTQIA+ groups removed from Facebook for posting links to mental health organisations
Queensland and interstate LGBTQIA+ social media pages are being flagged for breaching Meta's cybersecurity standards, users say.
Photo shows A man stands behind two men sitting on a bench in front of a tree in a parkNews is hard to avoid, even for kids. Here's how adults can help them consume it more healthily
Children are likely to look to the adults around them to gauge how they should respond to distressing stories in the news. To help, adults should begin by checking their own emotional pulse, these experts say.
Photo shows Two young girls laying on carpet each with a serious expression and looking at a tablet.Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training
NRL took its toll on PJ Marsh's body. Fourteen years after retirement, he's suffering the long-term consequences and fears for young players who aren't educated on the risks of knocks to the head.
Photo shows A man wearing a white shirt learning against a football post and holding a football.Woman stabbed in chest on NSW train, suspect arrested and sedated
A woman has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the chest on a New South Wales train.
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