The Guardian Two in five parents experienced a mental health issue during or after pregnancy with their first child, according to a survey, which found many are too afraid to seek professional support. The poll of 2,000 new mothers and fathers...
Read moreThe Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC) has been established as a three year pilot program in the Children’s Court of Victoria. The aim of the Family Drug Treatment Court is to help parents stop using drugs/alcohol and promote family...
Read moreThe Conversation With one in two Australians now suffering from a chronic disease, it’s essential we have safety nets designed to protect patients who need ongoing, costly primary care or hospitalisation. – federal health minister, Sussan Ley...
Read moreABC News In what has been hailed a “world-first”, a group of Australian clinicians and researchers have developed national guidelines for the treatment and diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in frontline emergency workers. At...
Read moreThe Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association is a non government, not for profit organisation. The advisory board representatives have a wide background in Mental Health issues within Australia and New Zealand. The role of the...
Read moreSBS News Mental health sufferers are stigmatised by the professionals that are supposed to be caring for them, according to a globally-renowned expert calling for a shake-up of the system. Professor Mike Slade, from King’s College...
Read moreABC News How often have you been told to “look on the bright side” or “focus on the good things” when times are tough? It can feel as though every self-help book, TV show and family member wants you to stop feeling sad...
Read moreABC Rural We often talk about the patients in rural communities dealing with mental health issues, but what about the doctors who help them? Many young medical students are sent to rural and remote communities as a requirement for their studies...
Read moreABC News Only 18 per cent of Australians regularly seek support when stressed or feeling down, according to a new survey. Research commissioned by Mental Health Australia examined what activities Australians undertook to improve their mental...
Read moreABC News Taboos around mental health mean many people are reluctant to ask for help but, as with other illnesses, your GP can help you recover from depression. Emergency department doctor Casey Parker said that when people overcame their...
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