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Live music, classic cars and motorbikes, and a huge range of other family entertainment will be on show at the Rock for Recovery event in Young. On Sunday October 27, Flourish Australia will host the free community celebration for all ages to mark Mental Health Month. Live music acts will headline the day … Continued
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A new art exhibition in Wollongong will showcase the experiences of people living with a mental health condition from across the Illawarra region. Community mental health service Flourish Australia will host the exhibition, which will open on Friday October 25 at the organisation’s New Outlook centre. Up to 15 artists will showcase almost … Continued
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A Monash University-led study of emergency responders’ workers compensation claims from exposure to extreme bushfires (Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 and the Black Summer fires of 2019 and 2020) found associations with mental health disorders and head injuries. With a changing climate Australia is experiencing more frequent and intense bushfires, and combined with an ageing … Continued
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Hot weather has been linked to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviours among young Australians, new research shows, prompting calls for an overhaul of public health approaches to higher temperatures. The number of young people in NSW presenting to hospitals for suicidal thoughts and behaviours rises with the temperature, a new analysis of emergency … Continued
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It’s time to focus on mental health strategies that lean into refugees’ strengths, UNSW psychologists say. A systematic review led by UNSW Professor Angela Nickerson has identified several strong factors that are associated with better mental health outcomes among refugee adults. “While exposure to persecution, war and displacement is associated with high rates of psychological … Continued
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WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2024: Australian teenagers are grappling with unprecedented mental health challenges, with new research1 from HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, showing nearly half of parents are noticing troubling changes in their children’s emotional wellbeing. The survey, conducted by YouGov, found 49% of parents with high school-aged children reported concerns over their … Continued
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Mindfulness is an evidence-based practice that can help people to become calmer, more focused and better manage stress in their lives. Now, parents can learn mindfulness techniques to help them form stronger connections with their children and create calmer, happier and more balanced homes. Parenting and caregiving can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world, as parents … Continued
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As Mental Health Month draws to a close, a chilling exhibition on violations of human rights in the psychiatric system, Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, opens today in Sydney. It aims to raise awareness of the potentially harmful practices within the psychiatric industry to provide essential information to help individuals and families safeguard their mental … Continued
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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the Victorian Government’s Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy (2024-2034) and the Victorian Eating Disorders Strategy (2024-2031). While these represent important progress, WHISE urges the government to integrate a gender-transformative approach that acknowledges the profound impact of gender inequality on mental health and wellbeing. “It is essential that … Continued
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As final Year 12 exams start, many students may currently be experiencing unhealthy levels of exam stress. Clinical Lead at youth mental health service ReachOut, Linda Williams, is available for interview about: ReachOut’s exam stress data, including the impacts of the cost of living Practical tips for students Practical tips for parents & carers … Continued
