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Media release For immediate release Inaugural Canberra sunflower ceremony and memorial service to remember lives lost to suicide Leading suicide prevention and mental health advocates, along with those who have been impacted by the death of a loved one or friend through suicide, will have the opportunity to come together to … Continued
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ReachOut, Beyond Blue and Black Dog Institute today welcome the Federal Government’s landmark decision to implement a new duty of care regulation that will hold social media companies accountable for the safety of their users. The regulations will place a legal responsibility on social platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harms, require … Continued
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Researchers at UNSW uncover evidence of the negative psychiatric impacts of Australia’s onshore and offshore detention systems in the largest study of its kind. A study of immigration detention in Australia has shown refugees detained offshore for any amount of time face a 20 times greater risk of PTSD and other mental health problems … Continued
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Can extended periods consuming digital content lead to mental fog and diminished focus and impact our mental health? Two UNSW psychologists have found little evidence for it. In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain rot’ — the idea that endless scrolling … Continued
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A landmark Lancet Commission report reveals cultural and societal issues are driving an increase in self-harm, underscoring the urgent need for governments to address this crisis. Over the last five years, a global team of more than 40 experts has brought together new perspectives on self-harm, bringing knowledge from those with lived experience, low- and … Continued
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Ride to Raise Funds for Youth Mental Health at 2nd Annual Manly Spin-a-thon After raising over $25,000 for youth mental health initiatives in 2023, the Spin-a-thon returns to Manly’s Corso Frenchs Forest, NSW – 31 October 2024: Proveda Foundation in collaboration with the Manly Business Chamber and ANTHEMCYCLE are excited to announce … Continued
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A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has leveraged the unique context of mandatory mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic to explore the relationship between stuttering, anxiety-related safety behaviours, and the challenge of maintaining open communication. Led by CDU lecturer and speech pathologist Dr Hamid Karimi, the research highlights how the fear of negative evaluation by … Continued
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Scientia Professor Helen Christensen from UNSW Sydney and the Black Dog Institute is recognised as 2024 NSW Scientist of the Year. Four researchers from UNSW Sydney have received NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering, acknowledging their impactful work on the local and global stage across science, health and engineering. Scientia Professor Helen … Continued
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While Mental Health Month is coming to an end, the need to raise funds for Beyond Blue’s support services is ongoing. That’s why Beyond Blue is making a final call to donate to a Big Blue Table event. The fundraising events have been taking place throughout October, working to fight the stigma surrounding mental … Continued
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In the lead up to Halloween, SANE is calling on big retailers to remove outdated costumes that are stereotyping people living with complex mental health issues. Major retailers, including Big W and Spotlight, are promoting a range of straitjacket costumes online that portray people with mental health issues as ‘insane’, ‘crazed patients’ and ‘out … Continued
