Mental health
Opinion
Opinion
The mental health system was never broken – it was built this way
The proposed Victorian mental health royal commission will provide a road map, but will not actually take us to the destination we are hoping for.
- by Simon Stafrace
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Opinion
Mental disorders
Whatever you think of Packer, he was brave to talk about depression
My wish now is that James Packer sees the gambling industry he has been so invested in for what it is – a business that feeds off others suffering the mental illness of addiction.
- by Wendy Squires
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is fine, but staring at a raisin won't cure anxiety
We can’t expect to colour our way to clarity while ignoring the red flags that warn us life is out of balance.
- by Jill Stark
Victorian election
$60m mental health centre for teenagers to open in Parkville
A new $60 million centre to support teenagers and young adults with mental health issues will open in Melbourne before the end of the year.
- by Adam Carey
Perth mother fears bipolar and suicidal son will become another statistic
A mother-of-three pleads for help to prevent her bipolar and suicidal son from killing himself and the rest of the family.
- by Lauren Pilat
Mental health
'I truly wish I never went to a mental health service'
If re-elected, the Andrews Government has promised a royal commission into Victoria’s ailing mental health sector. Indigo Daya says she hopes it doesn’t overlook harm and abuse.
- by Aisha Dow & Benjamin Preiss
Wellbeing
Why loneliness needs its own portfolio
For many people, loneliness is a ludicrous notion supported by lefties and bleeding hearts – until they experience it themselves.
- by Fiona Patten
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Baby
Mental health warning for extremely unsettled babies
Researchers find startlingly higher rates of mental health issues in children who experienced severe behavioural problems as infants.
- by Aisha Dow
Mental health
'I hate myself for being the way I am': Living with a hoarding disorder
Most of us enjoy the pursuit of acquisition, but increasingly, those who feel controlled by the “stuff” they cannot discard are falling through the cracks.
- by Dilvin Yasa
Mental health
'They can’t help it': Australians struggle with technology 'addiction'
Technology addiction is not recognised as a medical condition, but it is a growing concern for many Australians.
- by Andrew Taylor
Mental health
Sometimes the couch disappears: Perth mum lifts lid on life as carer
Heidi Howe had some funny stories to tell about her time as primary carer for her mum, Kathleen, who has Alzheimer’s Disease. But some weren't so funny.
- by Emma Young