Mental health
Three deaths at Brisbane hospital mental health unit spark review
The health minister confirmed a review was under way after three people died by suicide at the hospital unit in the past 16 months.
- by Keira Jenkins
Latest
Struggling past players must receive more help: Longmuir
“We can always do more,” Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said. “The Cam [McCarthy] situation should bring it to the forefront, and more discussions should be had to see if we can improve.”
- by Justin Chadwick
Why you’ll have to wait for the government’s new mental health initiative
Australians will be able access a free digital mental health service whenever they need help under a federal response to demand for better mental health support.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
How the budget affects you – from students to retirees
Young or old, single or married: this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.
- by Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
Exclusive
Parenting
One in three parents are extremely concerned about children’s mental health. Here’s how to help your kids
Bullying and screen time are the main issues affecting the wellbeing of primary school-aged Australian children, according to new research.
- by Shona Hendley
Analysis
Workplace culture
Why open-plan offices are bad news for ADHD workers
Bright overhead lighting, noisy phone calls, unpredictable office temperature and smells from the kitchen are all triggers that can overload workers with ADHD.
- by Adam Mawardi
Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term health risks.
- by Sabrina Malhi
TV therapists wipe away the pain. Here in real life, it’s not so easy
Another tragedy prompts more calls for action but when it comes to healing, there’s no quick fix.
- by Genevieve Novak
When you’re feeling depressed, taking a shower can feel impossible
For many people with depression, showering can feel like an especially difficult challenge. But there are ways to make it easier, experts say.
- by Anna Gibbs
‘Bleakest budget’ for mental health didn’t fund promised new agency
Premier Jacinta Allan’s first budget failed to fund an overdue support service to be run by people with first-hand experience of ill-mental health.
- by Rachel Eddie and Broede Carmody
Opinion
Cyber bullying
What I wish I’d known about suicide before my son died
He’d come to me and said: “Hey Dad, I’ve made a mistake.” My son was the victim of sextortion.
- by Wayne Holdsworth