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Category: Mental Health

What do 692,000 Australians have in common with Vincent Van Gogh?

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People with bipolar disorder can experience periods of mania (extreme highs) and serious depression (extreme lows), sometimes cycling rapidly between them. Impacting men and women equally, bipolar symptoms usually appear in late adolescence and continue throughout life. Artist Vincent Van Gogh was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar disorder following self-reported struggles with ‘melancholy’ and an intense ‘fury of … Continued

Prevent A Suicide: what to say” App wins Innovation Award

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No waiting, medically approved, suicide prevention at no cost to anyone The Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation’s (ASPF) new tool, the  App “Prevent A Suicide: what to say” has won the Suicide Prevention Australia’s 2024 Victorian Innovative Practice and Research Award.  The Life Award was presented on 19 March, recognising this valuable new approach to community-based … Continued

La Trobe academics available to discuss Neurodiversity Celebration Week

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurocognitive differences. It aims to transform how Neurodivergent people are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being Neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.   … Continued

Help for Families of Alcoholics at National Convention in Adelaide.

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Media Release                                                                                                          March  2024 Heading:    Help for Families of Alcoholics at National Convention in Adelaide. Al-Anon Family Groups will be presenting a program to support the families and friends of Alcoholics at the National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Professionals, media, families and friends of alcoholics are invited to attend a public awareness open … Continued

WHISE Advocates for Comprehensive Support in Senate Inquiry on Menopause and Perimenopause

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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Senate Inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause.  With a critical focus on addressing gendered health inequities, WHISE’s submission highlights the need for urgent systematic reforms to ensure all women and gender diverse people have access to healthcare services … Continued

Latest Wellness Trend: International DJ and leading breathwork coach collaborate on self-care playlists in an Australian-first

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Hi,  Hope you’re well.  Rory Warnock, lululemon Ambassador, esteemed breathwork coach and Bondi-local, has teamed up with Stu Turner, prominent Sydney-based DJ & producer known for his work with Set Mo/Forge. Together, they’re launching Hale Volume I – an innovative guided breathwork playlist aimed at providing users with a real time tool to achieve calmness and … Continued

How to have better arguments

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A UNSW Sydney philosopher explains the markers of a bad faith argument – and how learning to argue better can make us better people. Have you ever been pulled into a debate online only for it to devolve into a heated thread of personal attacks?   Or maybe you’ve walked away from an argument that wasn’t … Continued

CDU EXPERT: We need a rethink about depression screening of pregnant women and new mothers

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7 March 2024 Who: Charles Darwin University Perinatal mental health expert Dr Karen Hazell-Raine. Topics: Maternal mental health Child mental health Australian investment in routine perinatal depression screening Mental health assessment and treatment for perinatal mental health problems Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6529 or email media@cdu.edu.au to arrange an interview. Quotes attributable to … Continued