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· Research reveals relationship between extreme weather events, mental health and suicidality · 94% of people surveyed concerned these events are becoming more frequent and more severe · Half experienced mental health impacts on themselves (48%) or loved ones (45%) · Full report available on request According to a newly released report commissioned by Lifeline, the majority of Australians … Continued
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New research conducted at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is among the first to consider the role of ‘content creators’ within the modern pornography landscape. The study from CDU’s Faculty of Health, recently published in Addictive Behaviours Reports, examined the relationship between people’s experience of loneliness, emotion regulation difficulties, and problematic pornography use (PPU). Like other … Continued
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Butterfly’s second annual Body Kind Youth Survey reveals young people in Australia are calling for more support to tackle body image issues and its impact on their daily lives. Of nearly 3,000 young people surveyed, over half (57%) were dissatisfied with how their body looks –11% more than 2022 results. Nearly half (49%) said body … Continued
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Friday 24 May is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness of the severe mental health condition that affects over 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is a complex brain condition which can be challenging to treat. Experts from Monash University are available for comment. Professor Chris Langmead, Director of the Neuromedicines … Continued
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With university exams around the corner, many students across the country may be currently experiencing unhealthy levels of exam and study stress. Linda Williams, Clinical Lead at youth mental health service, ReachOut, is available for interview about: what contributes to uni exam stress, including the cost of living the mental health impacts of study … Continued
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Sunday, 19 May 2004: Scores of protesters marched on the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Annual Congress in Canberra over its support for electroshock therapy, psychiatric restraints, forced drugging, and involuntary detainment. The protest was organised by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog. CCHR demands … Continued
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Friday 24 May is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness of the severe mental health condition that affects over 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is a complex brain condition which can be challenging to treat. Experts from Monash University are available for comment. Professor Chris Langmead, Director of the Neuromedicines … Continued
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This National Volunteer Week, Lifeline Australia is shining a light on its volunteers and the critical role they play in giving thousands of people across Australia hope and connection around the clock each and every day. Lifeline Australia CEO Colin Seery said the organisation’s services were under more demand than ever, with people reaching out … Continued
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In an era where digital landscapes dominate the lives of young people, fostering knowledge, resilience and digital literacy stands as paramount. Sexual Health Victoria (SHV), a leading authority in sexual health education, underscores the importance of providing young people with the tools to navigate the complexities of online content, particularly in the realm of pornography. … Continued
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The majority of people with psychosis who commit violent offences are known to mental health services which struggle to meet the needs of this group. Three out of four people who committed serious violent offences in NSW and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service … Continued
