While the $8 billion Medicare rebates to see a GP is welcome, what was noticeably absent in the recent federal budget was any policies addressing the mental health crisis in Australia.
Marjorie Collins and Caroline Hunt
From the hot seat of running the State to a bike saddle under the baking sun, Premier Roger Cook was among 170 hardy cyclists who crossed the finishing line of this year’s Hawaiian Ride for Youth.
John Flint
When Jeff Steketee took on his first Hawaiian Ride for Youth in 2013, he never expected it would become part of his family’s legacy.
Hannah Cross
When Loretto Ocariz dives into the waves with her surfboard, her problems just fizzle away.
Artemisia Blythe
‘I was on the floor, leaning against the wall on the carpet and I was in the middle of crying.’
Max Corstorphan
What makes us happy, and why are some places in the world seemingly perennially cheerful — and more so than others?
Adrian Lowe
The page has been closed for 36 hours despite a request to review the decision.
Jessica Evensen
A Boyup Brook mental health consultant is taking her community action team initiative to other towns after seeing the success in her own community.
Anjelica Smilovitis
Australia’s national grief and loss helpline is set to close on Tuesday due to a lack of sustainable funding from the Federal Government.
The Black Dog Ride will return to Busselton at the weekend aiming to spark meaningful conversations about mental health.
Sofia Fimognari
The lion’s share of young Australians say the cost of living crisis is one of the biggest issues in the country today, according to dire findings.
Kim Macdonald
A Perth woman running around Australia to raise $1.4m for mental health after experiencing her own struggles said she felt “pretty emotional” as she passed through Albany this weekend.
Melissa Sheil
Headspace Bunbury have opened it’s doors in a new building on Strickland Street to welcome youth seeking support for mental health and wellbeing.
Throughout the election, Premier Roger Cook and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson have remained relatively silent on the crisis in child development and mental health services. That silence speaks volumes.
Andrew Leech
For the growing number of young people who contact Lifeline, feeling misunderstood can be the source of their painful sense of isolation.
Jo Lockhart
Berry bowls. Smoothies. Chia pudding. Many of us mindfully sprinkle wheat germ on grapefruit or embrace whatever healthy food trend promises to deliver a longer lifespan, and what’s the harm of that?
Amy McHugh
Emily Cockerham’s brain is literally slipping out of her skull.
Troy de Ruyter
After experiencing mental health struggles, Brooke McIntosh has been inspired to raise money for the Blue Tree Project by becoming the fastest woman to complete a run around Australia.
Amber Lilley and Sofia Fimognari
Warning: This story contains references to suicide, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name and image of a person who has died.
Sophie Gannon
Friends and family of ultra-distance runner Brooke McIntosh rolled out of bed early on a Sunday to see her off on a 180 day run around Australia in hope of raising $1.4 million for mental health charities.
Kellie Balaam
The shock death of former Brisbane Lions player Troy Selwood has reignited a crucial national conversation around mental health in Australian sport.
Jodii Maguire
A grieving mother who has advocated for road safety has been left devastated after Main Roads ripped down flowers and teddy bears from her son’s memorial site amid claims it posed a safety risk to drivers.
Caleb Runciman
Weight-loss drugs could soon be used to treat depression following a landmark study.
Luke Chafer
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