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Category: Mental Health

New research highlights mental health struggles among Australian primary schoolers and their families

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THURSDAY, 4 APRIL 2024: New research commissioned by HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, has provided a nationally representative snapshot of the challenges faced by primary school-aged children and their families, revealing some concerning findings. Over half (53%) of parents surveyed reported that their primary schooler had displayed mental health challenges in the past 12 … Continued

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

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Military mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognised trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat veterans with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) has revealed.  The study tested the validity and reliability of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) to distinguish between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex … Continued

Smile Like an Optimist: A Real Smile for Everyone

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“It’s hard for people to smile.  Often people only smile superficially. A real smile comes from understanding who we are and who we belong to.” So said BK Janki. I received a reminder of this in a message this week in an email from the Call of the Times Group.  I had the honour of meeting the Brahma Kumari leader Dadi … Continued

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