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In an unusual pairing, surfers made waves in Parliament House this week to launch the ‘Parliamentary Friends of Surfing’ group. World champion surfers and local heroes, travelled inland to promote the importance of surfing culture and its positive impact on communities. The initiative aims to foster a stronger connection with lawmakers. With surfboards in hand, …
A study has found that increased night time light exposure raises the risk of mental health disorders, including depression and self-harm. As today marks World Mental Health Day, we look at the impact of over exposure to artificial lights can have on someone’s mental wellbeing. Image: Photo by Jake Blucker on Unsplash Produced By: …
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This week, the Australian Mental Health Prize winners were announced for contribution of their work in the mental health space.The category of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, winner for 2023 is Director of the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project and Menang woman from Noongar, Perth, Megan Krakauer. The project has served as a …
Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive believe psychiatry has it wrong. Dr Taylor is a chartered psychologist, while Ms Shrive is a PhD candidate in politics and criminal justice. They’re also best-selling authors. They have just released a new book, ‘The Indicative Trauma Impact Manual’ (ITIM), which they say is an alternative to the Diagnostic and …
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This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day, an event to remember those who have passed away and to show support to their families and friends. According to the ABS, suicide is 2.5 times more prevalent than the national toll road deaths, and with long waiting on mental health support services, community-led support services, such as …
The use of Anxiety meds is up in both young people and the broader population, according to new research. But are the medications actually over prescribed? Or are we continuing to advance sufficient medical care. Image: Image: Shutterstock – PhotoJuli86 Produced By: Jayde Hand Featured In Story: Dr Andrew Leech – General Practioner …
Psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, is currently being explored as a potential treatment for various mental illnesses. Researchers are conducting clinical trials to investigate its therapeutic effects when administered alongside psychological support. The results from these trials suggest that a single dose of psilocybin under controlled conditions, may offer a safe and promising approach to managing …
A new report between Curtin University and the University of Sydney has investigated the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers. Around 40% of participants say their job is emotionally demanding, while 22% report high levels of work-related burnout. Additionally, workers between the ages of 16-24 report higher rates of poor mental health. Story produced by …
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