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.
Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental health
Chronic conditions are more common among those who suffer from depression and anxiety.
Coronavirus has boosted telehealth care in mental health, so let’s keep it up
Australia’s health system has embraced telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic, with patients getting care online, by video or by phone.
We need to flatten the ‘other’ coronavirus curve, our looming mental health crisis
The battle against the mental health consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is just beginning.
Are you worried someone you care about is thinking of suicide? Here’s how you can support them from afar
We’ve now been social distancing for several weeks. While these measures have allowed us to slow the spread of COVID-19, they’ve also upended our day-to-day lives.