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Inaugural Canberra Sunflower Ceremony & Memorial Service to remember lives lost to suicide

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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

Leading mental health organisations welcome new regulations to create safer digital platforms

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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

‘Brain rot’ and digital overload: more myth than menace

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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

Ride to Raise Funds for Youth Mental Health at 2nd Annual Manly Spin-a-thon

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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

Mask on or off? Study uncovers effects of face masks on stuttering

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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

UNSW researchers lead Premier’s Prizes, including Scientist of the Year

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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

SANE calls for removal of offensive straitjacket Halloween costumes

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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