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WA government approves first clinically designed AI therapy tool

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The Western Australia government has approved Australia’s first clinically designed AI mental health chatbot assistant, Reeboot AI, under its Artificial Intelligence Assurance Framework. Across Australia, statistics show there’s a significant and rising need for mental health support in the country, with many facing barriers to access. But, AI in the mental health space continues to …

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NSW GPs to diagnose ADHD from 2026

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The NSW government has announced reforms allowing general practitioners to diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication from next year onwards. This comes amidst an unprecedented increase in diagnoses, especially among adults. Marlena Holdernesse has the story. Image: Image: Shutterstock – Andrew Angelov Produced By: Marlena Holdernesse Featured In Story: Prof Ian Hickie, Codirector of Health and …

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University students are winding up hungry as a result of food insecurity

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An Australian university student survey has outlined that more than half of university students do not believe they can afford to put food on the table as well as not eating enough. This has been an ongoing problem for several years, but it is continually getting worse. These issues contribute to physical and mental health …

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Teen Gambling Crisis: 600,000 Underage Australians at Risk

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New research reveals a shocking 600,000 under 18’s are gambling in Australia, spending more than $18 million each year. Advocates say gambling ads and sports betting culture are grooming young people early, with long-term impacts. Image: Image: Pexels/ Towfiqu barbhuiya Produced By: Marie Mabadi Featured In Story: Martin Thomas – CEO, Alliance for Gambling Reform …

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New streamlined pathways for Veterans’ PTSD support

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Last month, the new Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Act (VETS Act), passed through Federal Parliament as a way of improving support for veterans and their families. Many former and current Australian Defence Force personnel experience higher rates of PTSD than the general population, and often struggle in silence due to the deep-seated stigma of …

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New research tool launched on Perinatal Mental Health Week 2024

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A content warning, the following story contains sensitive topics around death. This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week, and over 55 organisations gathered in Canberra to make an impact on the issue. Only one in three Australian parents think they have a strong community support during early parenthood. Image: Image Credit: Grey85 / Pixabay Produced …

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Royal Commission into veteran suicide delivered today

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The following story contains details of suicide, please use discretion. Today the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its final report to Governor-General Sam Mostyn, after a three-year inquiry. Receiving 6,000 submissions and hearing from hundreds of witnesses about issues ranging from bullying to abuse in the Australian Defence Force, the report …

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Food insecurity amongst young Victorians: report

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A report compiled by the Centre for Youth Policy and Practice at Monash University has revealed the growing levels of food insecurity among young Victorians. The report gathered data over the past four years and explores the experiences of Australians between the age of 18 to 24. Image: Photo by Erik Scheel: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-giving-fruit-to-another-95425/ Produced By: …

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