Mental health
Mental Health Australia chair quits in despair at government inaction
Matt Berriman resigned from the peak body, citing frustration with the federal government. It will intensify scrutiny on Labor’s dedication to mental health.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Latest
Mental health behind WA miners’ move towards more even-time FIFO rosters
A study into the mental health of FIFO workers called for them to spend no more than half their time on site. Six years on, WA’s mining sector appears to have listened.Â
- by Peter Milne
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check.
- by Christina Caron
How a simple T-shirt message widened Maureen’s world
Living with dementia, Maureen went largely unnoticed in her wheelchair on Manly seafront until her husband created a touching message T-shirt that changed everything.
- by Tim Barlass
Opinion
Bondi Junction attack
After a week of horror, remember what matters most
If Sunday is Sydney’s best chance to breathe out, to spend more time with family, friends and loved ones, then the city needs to exhale today.
- by The Herald's View
‘He’s dead tonight’: Two more men charged over Wakeley church riot
Father of three Sam Haddad allegedly made death threats directed at the attacker following the stabbing at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church.
- by Amber Schultz and Mary Ward
Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so, should you?
Self-hypnosis apps are becoming increasingly popular for managing stress and anxiety. But are they actually safe to use?
- by Nell Geraets
Are smartphones damaging our young people? This book says yes
Jonathan Haidt says parents are overprotective in the real world and underprotective in the virtual world.
- by Andrew Leigh
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Health
This telehealth service changed Fiona’s life, but now it’s out of money
Fiona McKay acquired a brain injury after falling down the stairs. The program that helped her get back on her feet is facing closure as NSW grapples with how to pay for healthcare.
- by Angus Thomson and Max Maddison
Exclusive
Bondi Junction attack
Marina’s mentally ill son attacked her with a knife. It finally got him the help he needed
Almost 11 years ago, Marina Solar was leaving a chemist in Leichhardt when her son, who has schizophrenia, stabbed her in the back of the neck with a serrated kitchen knife.Â
- by Michael McGowan
The Bondi Junction attack shocked millions. For people with schizophrenia, there was extra dread
Cameron Solnordal watched the spotlight fall once again on schizophrenia after Joel Cauchi’s deadly attack and revelations he was diagnosed with the condition in his teens.
- by Angus Thomson