“I just wanted someone to ask if I was OK when I came back.”
How parents can help their young children develop healthy social skills
Social development skills are just as important as cognitive skills when learning.
Want to see a therapist but don’t know where to start? Here’s how to get a mental health plan
Here’s how to start seeing a therapist if you never have before.
As ‘lockdown fatigue’ sets in, the toll on mental health will require an urgent response
The risks of being dispirited, chronically stressed and socially disconnected are real and substantial.
The Victorian government has allocated $60 million to mental health. But who gets the money?
Victoria’s mental health system was in crisis before COVID-19 hit.
Loneliness is a health issue, and needs targeted solutions
Loneliness is a negative feeling that arises when someone’s social needs are unmet by their current social relationships.
Online therapies can improve mental health, and there are no barriers to accessing them
Australia’s e-Mental health strategy needs action.
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.
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.