The truth about mental health within gay communities
Young gay and bisexual men stand a greater risk for mental health issues than straight men.
Patterns of use for mental health treatment in Australia
A new publication released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides insight into how Australians used mental health related services and...
17th International Mental Health Conference: Abstracts are now open
The 17th International Mental Health Conference will be held at the brand new Sea World Resort Conference Centre on the Gold Coast, QLD from the 11...
Depression - 10 natural ways to lift mood
As well as clinical treatment for depression, clinicians may also recommend natural ways to help a patient along the road to optimal health to feel...
Every Three Hours Someone In Australia Dies By Suicide
The story that emerges is that things have become worse in terms of Australians dying by suicide -- which is already the leading cause of death for...
The ‘drugs v talking’ debate doesn’t help us understand mental health
Mental health is in the headlines again. In recent weeks, we have had the independent commission report on psychiatric care in England, which...
Occupational suicide – the dark side to Australia’s workforce
Australia’s workforce is in the throes of a dark and deadly suicide scourge, prompting employers to take urgent steps to address their workplace...
Mental health crisis deepens for emergency workers
At least five Victorian police officers, paramedics and firefighters are taking leave for psychological injuries every week, as new data shows...
Seclusion, restraint of mental health patients can fuel fears, ACT forum told
Locking a distressed person in a padded cell when they are hearing voices could be the worst possible treatment, a conference in Canberra has been...
Australian Workers - Unsatisfied and Stressed Out
New survey reveals insights into the psychological health of Australian workers