Aboriginal health Archives - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

Brittany George July 10, 2018 Aboriginal health, Aboriginal Mental Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Australia, Mental Health Research

Mental Health and Aboriginal People

Mental health statistics show Aboriginal people are much more likely to suffer from depression or dementia than other Australians. Selected statistics >30% – Percentage of Aboriginal people who are suffering from some form of psychological distress; same figure for all…

Brittany George August 16, 2016 Aboriginal health, Aboriginal Mental Health, Mental Health, Mental Illness, suicide, suicide prevention, suicides

Suicide rate for young Indigenous men highest in world

The rate of suicide among young Indigenous men is the highest in the world, according to a new report highlighting the challenges facing young Australians. The first ever Australian Youth Development Index (YDI) was compiled as part of International Youth…

Brittany George June 5, 2015 16th International Mental Health Conference, Aboriginal health, Australia, indigenous health, Indigenous Mental Health, Mental Health

Harry Lovelock from Australian Psychological Society to present on forced adoption

Harry Lovelock, Senior Executive Manager at the Australian Psychological Society will present at the 16th International Mental Health Conference at QT Hotel, Gold Coast 12-14 August 2015. Abstract Title: Forced adoption and the ripple effect Abstract: The forced removal of children was the…