An interview with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, has illuminated the vital need for mental health services for rural Australian communities. Interviewer Kim Landers discusses how the rate of [...]
A recent survey has found that mental illness is a growing concern with graduate students. These findings add to the rising need to address mental health concerns in higher education students.
The Mental Health First Aid program was developed in Australia almost 18 years ago. Since then, the training has spread across nations to create a global network of MHFAiders.
Results from the 2017 Healthiest Workplace Australia survey reveal a concerning need for mental health interventions in the workplace.
Regional men throughout Australia are turning to social media to find support for issues affecting them, including mental illness. The private Facebook group, called the Virtual Pub, has already [...]
During her Joanne World tour, commencing August 2017, global popstar Lady Gaga collaborated with the National Council for Behavioral Health. Together, they provided mental health first aid [...]
Social media is quickly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. It is a powerful tool for connecting people across the world, including those living with a mental illness.
In the age of technology, it means that we are more interconnected than ever. This also means that we have more access to mental health services than ever before. From information about mental [...]
Hey Everyday Heroes! Next week, on March the 30th, is World Bipolar Day. That means it’s time to put on our superhero capes and make a difference for people living with bipolar disorder. [...]
Late last year in December, Mission Australia released their Annual Youth Survey Report, with worrying results. For the first time in the youth survey’s 16 years, mental health is the [...]
