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According to a new report on youth mental health, too many young men in Australia are struggling in silence, pressured to appear tough, confident, and unemotional. New research, the Adolescent Man Box Study, surveyed 1400 young people and found rigid ideas of masculinity are linked to violence, risky behaviour, and also to loneliness and poor …
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Today the Australian Mental Health Prize celebrates its TENTH anniversary, recognising four outstanding Australians who have contributed to improving mental health. A quarter of Australians aged 16-24 are experiencing a mental illness with symptoms during adolescence. Army Captain, young cancer survivor and CEO of 25StayAlive Hugo Toovey is one of the winners because of his …
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Australia is now just weeks away from its under sixteens social media ban, seeing it become the first nation to enforce such a tough stance on social media use. But as more platforms join the list of restrictions, controversy around the move continues to see broader concern for mental health, while human rights, law and …
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This week Gosford kicked off its initial Wellness Walk, raising funds for local causes. The City of Gosford Rotary Club brought together local businesses, residents, and health professionals to support charities across the area. One of the walkers was Mayor Lawrie McKinna, who raised funds for the not-for-profit Walk It Off. Image: Image by Peter …
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A new program in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales is creating a safe space for queer Australians with a disability. Daffodil Therapy and Care designed the spaces to empower queer people with a disability, allowing more confidence and providing better services to suit their needs. Image: Image: supplied/ M Leonard Produced By: …
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Colombian-born Sahily Carrero moved to Australia a year ago, balancing work with her greatest passion — playing soccer. After a workplace accident that cost her right arm, she refused to give up the game. Today, she represents Football Queensland’s futsal team for athletes with a disability, and works as a wellness coach. Image: Image: supplied/ …
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What would you do if a close friend told you they weren’t doing well, or grappling with a mental health condition having severe impact on their life? Would you feel confident enough to support them? Today is R U OK Day, promoting mental health and suicide prevention through meaningful conversations about wellbeing. In recent years …
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As more employers advocate for a return to the office, concerns regarding mental health, flexibility, and workplace rights are emerging. Unions are demanding enhanced protections, researchers are cautioning about the psychological impact, and HR professionals find themselves in a challenging position—striving to reconcile employee wellbeing with business requirements. So, the question arises. Are managers and …