The wellbeing cost of mental health hits $200 billion

The cost of mental illness to Australia's wellbeing has hit $200 billion a year - equivalent to about 12 per cent of the economy's annual output.

Should you tell your boss you have depression?

Spilling the beans to an understanding employer may help to improve your health and your career.

Workplace mental health a challenge for managers

Reported mental health issues in the workplace have risen 56 per cent in the past year, and almost half of companies in a major survey say at least...

2016 Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium Program

The 2016 Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium Program is now available to view here: https://dev3.anzmh.asn.au/rrmh/program/16/program16.pdf

Let’s talk about mental health at work

“We know that it can be really hard to talk to staff about mental health and how to actually look after one another’s health and well-being.”

Minister Ley to Address Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium

There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in rural and remote mental health. Since our last symposium, 5 states and territories have...

Tasmania's youth suicide rate highest in the country.

Tasmania's youth suicide rate has become the highest in the country, with youth workers blaming improperly targeted services and poor social...

Wrap Up - 17th International Mental Health Conference

After welcoming people from 12 countries including USA, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Israel and South Korea, the 17th International Mental Health...

11 Habits That Could Be Increasing Your Anxiety

The annoying thing about anxiety is it can have a million and one causes — mental conditions, physical conditions, stress, side effects from drugs....

Aussie man goes viral in fight against FIFO suicides.

An Australian worker has gone viral on Facebook fighting to put a stop to the high rates of long-distance workers committing suicide.