Blog - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

Brittany George July 12, 2016 Lifeline, Mental Health, suicide, suicide prevention

West Australians less likely to access crisis support, despite high suicide rates, Lifeline says

West Australians are almost half as likely to access Lifeline's crisis support services as other Australians, despite having one of the highest...

Brittany George July 11, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Depression, Mental Health

Magnetic brain stimulation can help treat drug-resistant depression, study finds

John Campbell has depression. Diagnosed in 2011, the 58-year-old motor mechanic has been unable to work for two-and-a-half years.

Brittany George June 29, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Mental Health, mental health conference, Workplace Health

The cost of mental health in the workplace

A mentally healthy workplace is good for business. Research shows it leads to less absenteeism, more-engaged workers, better productivity and morale....

Brittany George June 28, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Black Dog Institute, Depression, Mental Health

Non-invasive treatment for depression and bipolar disorder investigated at Black Dog Institute

A new, non-invasive non-medication treatment for depression including bipolar disorder is now being trialled at the Black Dog Institute, University...

Brittany George June 27, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Mental Health, mental health conference, stigma, suicide

QLD police working to remove stigma for officers suffering mental health issues

Senior Queensland police managers are hoping to break down the stigma of mental ill-health by encouraging more open discussion among officers.

Brittany George June 21, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Government funding, Mental Health, mental health conference

Patrick McGorry on Australia's mental health funding

Mental health has made a late entry into the election campaign, with Labor leader Bill Shorten yesterday promising a national suicide register and...

Brittany George June 15, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Mental Health, stigma

How can we remove the big stigma of mental health?

Each year, a quarter of all young people in this country will experience mental health issues, however many of them will not seek the help that they...

Brittany George June 13, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Mental Health, mental health conference, suicide

Mental health: Patrick McGorry says suicide rates now 'a king tide'

Awareness about mental illness is being substituted for meaningful political action on the issue, the world-leading psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry...

Brittany George June 9, 2016 17th international mental health conference, Mental Health, mental health conference

Conference announcement: Event Program now released

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...

Brittany George June 8, 2016 17th international mental health conference, 17th mental health conference, Mental Health, mental health conference, Mental Health Research

Depression: New blood test could result in personalised treatment

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict whether people with depression will respond to common anti-depressants, a discovery that...