stigma Archives - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

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 need. New research, by the University of Melbourne, Orygen and Headspace revealed 26…

Brittany George June 11, 2015 16th International Mental Health Conference, depression, depression treatment, depressive orders, Mental Health, psychologist, psychology, social group membership, social interaction, stigma

Dr Tegan Cruwys to present on social group membership and mental health

Dr Tegan Cruwys, Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist from University of Queensland will present at the 16th International Mental Health Conference at QT Hotel, Gold Coast 12-14 August 2015. Tegan joined UQ in 2012 following completion of her PhD at ANU. Her…

Brittany George June 8, 2015 16th International Mental Health Conference, Mental Health, migrant communities, stigma

Prof Terence V McCann to present on educating African migrant communities on mental health

Professor Terence V McCann from Victoria University will present at the 16th International Mental Health Conference on educating family members of African migrant communities to seek help for mental health issues. The Conference will be held at QT Hotel, Gold Coast 12-14 August…

Brittany George May 19, 2015 anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, depression, legal profession, mental health awareness, mental health policy, stigma, workplace health

End mental health stigma, says partner at major law firm

Article published in the Australasian Lawyer @Aus_Lawyer 18 May 2015 by Samantha Woodhill A partner at a major firm has called on the profession to address the stigma around mental illness in lawyers. Speaking at a mental health and the law forum at…