Australia’s e-Mental health strategy needs action.
If you’re coming off antidepressants, withdrawals and setbacks may be part of the process
About 8% of Australians are taking antidepressants for depression, anxiety and related conditions.
People with a mental illness discriminated against when looking for work and when employed
A survey of people with mental illness has found more reports of discrimination than positive treatment while they were looking for work.
20% of pregnant Australian women don’t receive the recommended mental health screening
Mental health issues are one of the most common complications of pregnancy.
Clean eaters tend to have difficulty managing their emotions
What do you do when you feel anxious about an upcoming interview or angry about a friend’s unfair comment on your behaviour?
Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come
Up to 1.1 million Australians live in homes that are in very poor condition.
1 in 3 young adults is lonely – and it affects their mental health
One in four young people (aged 12 to 25) reported feeling lonely for three or more days within the last week.
When it’s easier to get meds than therapy: how poverty makes it hard to escape mental illness
The poorer people are, the higher their chances of contending with domestic violence, crime, social conflict, homelessness and unemployment.
Working from home? Why detachment is crucial for mental health
Working from home can be quite a challenge.
If Australia really wants to tackle mental health after coronavirus, we must take action on homelessness
It’s almost impossible to practise self-isolation and good hygiene if you’re living on the streets or moving from place to place.