Blog - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

Brittany George April 4, 2018 dads suffering depression, Depression, depression in males, men, men's mental health, Mental Health

New dads suffering depression after baby's birth struggle to find regional support

One in 10 Australian fathers are struggling with depression following the birth of their baby and a lack of specialist regional services is making...

Brittany George April 3, 2018 Mental Health, Mental Health Care, Mental Health Carers, Mental Health Services, The Royal Flying Doctor Service

PM to flag mental health boost for bush

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to start providing life-saving mental health care to remote parts of Australia from next year after the...

Brittany George March 28, 2018 Alzheimer's, beetroot, brain health, Dementia, Mental Health

Beetroot: This superfood could protect against Alzheimer's

New research suggests a compound in the vile root might protect against Alzheimer's disease, which could be an acceptable reason to eat it despite...

Brittany George March 26, 2018 19th International Mental Health Conference, Mental Health, mental health conference

Speak at one of the leading Mental Health Conference's in Australia!

Don’t miss your opportunity to present at the 19th International Mental Health Conference, being held over the 8th – 10th August 2018 at RACV Royal...

Brittany George March 20, 2018 animal welfare, Mental Health, stress relief, therapy dogs

How therapy dogs can help students in the classroom with more than stress relief

In the wake of the school shootings in Florida, therapy dogs have been used as a way to provide comfort and support for students returning to school....

Brittany George March 14, 2018 Australia, homeless, jobs, Mental Health, social policy, unemployed

The grim cycle of homelessness and unemployment

Having a job can be a crucial factor in being able to break free from the cycle of homelessness.

Brittany George March 7, 2018 19th International Mental Health Conference, bullied at work, bullying, children, Mental Health, Workplace bullying, Workplace Bullying, Workplace Health

What makes someone more likely to be bullied at work and how companies can help them

Being bullied as a child, being female, young, and neurotic are significant predictors of whether you might be bullied in the workplace, our online...

Brittany George March 6, 2018 Addiction, Alcohol, alcohol abuse, cancer, heart disease, Mental Health

Four ways alcohol is bad for your health

In Australia, almost 6,000 deaths a year can be attributed to alcohol, as well as around 400 hospitalisations a day. While drinking has declined in...

Brittany George March 5, 2018 19th International Mental Health Conference, Mental Health, mental health conference

Abstract Submission Open for the 19th International Mental Health Conference

Don’t miss your opportunity to present at the 19th International Mental Health Conference, being held over the 8th – 10th August 2018 at RACV Royal...

Brittany George February 26, 2018 bullying, cyber safety, Cyberbullying, friendship, Mental Health, teenagers

Combatting online bullying is different for girls and boys: here’s why

Demands for improving online safety continue to capture headlines, often for the worst reasons.. While this outcry has signalled renewed interest in...