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In 2022, more than half of the prison population were told that they had a mental health condition at some point in their lives, with female prisoners more likely to have a history of mental health conditions. Mental health professionals said that its crucial that correctional services provide inmates with adequate mental health care for …
Restrictive interventions are commonly used to reduce harm on Australians who are in mental health care. Each state and territory is responsible for its guidelines and reporting when they’re used, but how can these affect the community? Powerd Media’s reporter Emma Myers has the story. Image: Image: Flickr by Stuart Newsom (jackskellington101), CC BY-NC 2.0 …
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In a recent media release from Private Healthcare Australia, CEO Dr Rachel David has stated that “More than 300,000 Australian’s have taken out hospital cover in the year to September 30 with a 5% jump in young people aged under 30 pushing this growth”. Ongoing concerns in youth mental health since the onset of the …
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The NSW’s governments current findings on the loneliness epidemic reveals that 40% of residents are dealing with varying degrees of loneliness. Sydney has the highest amount of singles in Australia, nearly 2 out of 5 million residents are currently living alone or single, according to the inquiry. Chris Gambian, CEO of Australians for …
Mental Health Awareness month takes place every October offering an opportunity for Australians to consider causes, experiences and solutions around mental health. One of many Australian demographics impacted by mental ill-health is the LGBTIQ+ community, with 75 percent experiencing a mental health disorder at some stage of life. That compares disproportionately with 41.7 percent of …
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As conversations surrounding mental health continue to grow in Australia, so too do the diagnosed cases of mental illness. From social situations to public policy, the mental health landscape is constantly changing – and it’s nowhere near its final point. Professor Ian Hickie, Co-director of health and policy at the Brain and Mind Centre of …
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The National Suicide Prevention Office have released a strategy aiming to change the way Australia thinks and acts on suicide prevention. The strategy, released today, have also opened up feedback to the public to get a better understanding on areas being missed or requiring a closer focus. Chair of the advisory board at the National …
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World-leading mental health experts have published an analysis of the global state of youth mental health in The Lancet Psychiatry, a prominent journal focusing on critical health issues. Patrick McGorry, editor-in-chief of journal and Melbourne university professor, emphasised the urgent need for action in response to a 50% rise in youth mental health issues. He …
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