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NSW Health Steps Up Mental Health Support In The Wake Of Bondi Terror Attack

“Whether you were there, know someone who was, or are feeling distressed by what you’ve seen online and in the news, it’s ok to not be ok."

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Gen Z Australians are attempting suicide and self-harming more than previous generations, study finds

Exclusive: Separate research shows number of young children having suicidal thoughts has risen at ‘alarming’ rate

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What Happened to Charlotte O'Brien: Grieving Family Slams Santa Sabina College's Response To Bullying

Charlotte O'Brien, a bullied student, tragically took her life, revealing serious bullying issues at Santa Sabina College in Sydney.

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Talk it out: Kids Helpline's multimillion-dollar boost

A phone helpline designed to counsel teenagers and other young people will hire more staff and train existing workers thanks to a multimillion-dollar grant.

AAP

With youth suicide rates rising in Queensland, parents who have lost children are speaking out

Suicide is now the leading cause of death for those aged 10–17 in the state, amid a ‘rising mental health crisis’ in Australia

The Guardian - AU

I think my teen is depressed. How can I get them help and what are the treatment options?

Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so “depressed” about upcoming exams, or that the world is “just so depressing” these days.

The Conversation

Here’s How You Can Do Yr Bit For At-Risk Youth This Month Bc Times Are Tough

Content warning: This article discusses domestic violence and mental health. If you’d like to speak to someone about domestic violence, please call the 1800 Respect hotline on 1800 737 732 or chat online.Under 25? You can reach Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or chat online. If you need mental…

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More than half of calls to Kids Helpline go unanswered

More than half the children who contact Kids Helpline are unable to get through to a counsellor despite an increasing demand for mental health support.

The New Daily

Australian boys falling victim to overseas 'sextortion'

Criminals are increasingly threatening to release intimate images of young Australians if the children don't hand over thousands of dollars.

AAP

Number of teenage boys calling national helpline over sextortion increases rapidly in five years

More young Australian males seek help after being targeted by online offenders coercing them to send sexual images and threatening to share them unless they pay.

ABC News

NSW Labor pledges $17m to Kids Helpline

Labor has committed to spending $17 million on Kids Helpline over four years if voted into power in New South Wales next year.

AAP

‘Very scary’: Doctors warn government over health privacy changes

Children could face “life-threatening harm” and be discouraged from seeking medical care under a federal government proposal to toughen privacy laws.

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