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Fresh treatment hope for frontline workers with PTSD

Emergency service workers dealing with post traumatic stress disorder could have their treatment transformed with the assistance of new guidelines.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

Furphy: Researchers say social media link to youth self-harm is weak

Rising social media use and self-harm is 'parallel, not causal'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024

To Kathmandu with didgeridoo: Blak Trekkers on Everest

The Blak Trekkers made the physically, emotionally and psychologically difficult trip to Everest Base Camp to raise awareness of Indigenous mental health.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Burnout over Christmas: How to cope as 2022 ends

December can be overwhelming for some with work and social events, however, there are some simple ways to manage burnout.

The New Daily · Dec 11, 2022

Community remembers 'humble hero' Mark Heanly killed in tragic cycling accident

Mark Heanly could make anyone feel 10 feet tall with their feet firmly on the ground.He was humble, driven and a great connector, who tragically lost his life in a cycling accident near Scone on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2022

AI could help predict suicides – but rushing the technology could lead to big mistakes

In the UK, a quarter of people who take their own lives were in contact with a health professional the previous week, and most have spoken to someone within the last month. Yet assessing patient suicide risk remains extremely difficult.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022

Mental health researchers investigate link between screen time and depression reported by Australian teens

Australian researchers have been digging deeper into the links between young people, screen use and mental health.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

'It's really hard': Rise in youth depression prompts calls for more support

Will O'Meara, 18, who got mental health help says care needs to be streamlined.

The Canberra Times · Oct 3, 2022

Daniel Fitzgerald rides from Western Australia to Victoria to raise money for Black Dog Institute

A West Australian man's cycling journey from Esperance to Omeo in Victoria is starting plenty of important conversations along the way.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

R U OK Day: 'Did we make enough contact, did we reach out?'

The Perm has raised more than $13,000 which will help with the trial of a suicide prevention app

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022