For the $44 billion life insurance industry, mental health is proving to be one of its greatest challenges. One in five Australians will experience at least one bout of mental illness and, according to the World Health Organisation, by 2030...
Read moreGoing to university is never easy. It’s one of the greatest leaps of faith anyone ever makes, and it comes at a vulnerable time in an individual’s psychological development. It is difficult, and for some it can be life-threatening. A recent...
Read moreThe unfortunate reality is that those in our community battling mental illness are likely to endure higher rates of unemployment, have worse physical health, live in poorer housing and suffer discrimination in many areas of their lives. AS Carol...
Read moreThe program has now been released for the 4th National No 2 Bullying Conference: Creating a generational change towards bullying: principle and practice. Hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, the 2016 Conference will...
Read moreThe Annual Australian and New Zealand Eating Disorders and Obesity Conference Committee have made the 2015 Conference “Book of Proceedings” and a selection of podcasts are now available online, giving you free access to information presented at...
Read moreHelp make a difference. Be part of this National Conference focusing on key principles and best practice for creating a generational change towards bullying. The 4th Australian No 2 Bullying Conference is an initiative of the Australian &...
Read moreFree Webinar – “What will the new national approach to mental health services mean for people in rural and remote areas?” 10.00am-11.00am Eastern Summer Time, Thursday 17 December 2015 In April 2015 the National Mental Health...
Read moreWebinar Invitation Date: Wednesday 16th December 2015 Location: Online, at your computer! Presenters: Dr Debra Parkinson, Adjunct Research Fellow, Women’s Health in the North (WHIN), Rachael Mackay, Bsafe Coordinator and Family Violence...
Read moreThe theme ‘Creating a generational change towards bullying: principle and practice’ will highlight the importance and impact of learning life skills in younger years to effectively deal with, and combat bullying, enabling the application of these...
Read moreAustralian Mining A recently released research paper has shown that levels of depression, anxiety and stress among FIFO workers are higher than those experienced by non-FIFO workers, and that such mental health problems are not determined by...
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