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As crisis calls over financial distress climb, treasurer and finance minister say they know rate rises are hurting

The government acknowledges a growing number of people making financial distress calls to crisis support hotlines, as the Reserve Bank governor says the mental health concerns of Australians weighs heavily on him.

ABC News

Rising cost of living correlates to a 'record' spike in calls for help, Lifeline data reveals

The rising cost of living has been linked to reports of "record" calls for help to the mental health support service Lifeline in January.

Newcastle Herald

Five-fold increase expected as texts, DMs flood Lifeline crisis support service

Since the first Lifeline phone rang in March 1963, the calls have been ever more frequent – now coming in twice a minute.

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Texts, DMs flood Lifeline and there's more to come

Lifeline is expecting a five-fold increase in contacts through its text and online chat crisis support services in the next three years.

AAP

NSW Northern Rivers community comes together on first anniversary of flood disaster

On the first anniversary of the deadly northern New South Wales flood event, Lifeline counsellors are available at an event in Lismore as the community comes together to reflect on the catastrophe.

ABC News

988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months

The 3-digit suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – fielded nearly half a million more calls, texts and chats in its first 5 months than the old 10-digit Lifeline did during the same time in 2021.

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NSW MP to contest election despite husband’s death – as it happened

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How to look after your mental health this Christmas season

The Public Health Agency have offered some advice

Belfast Live

Spirit of Christmas at Adamstown

Topics: A Santa at Adamstown, singing the blues and someone to listen.

Newcastle Herald

How to look after your mental health over the Christmas and New Year holidays

While the Christmas and New Year period is traditionally viewed as a time for celebration, for many Australians it can be anything but. Here are some ways to cope if the holidays will be difficult for you.

ABC News

'Tis the season to be a thrifty gifter and support those in need

Lifeline has experienced a 25% rise in crisis calls since the pandemic began, and its stores fund local suicide prevention and support programs

Newcastle Herald

A new start after 60: I quit drinking and learned to make guitars

Paul Edwards’ childhood was full of music, but it faded away. Decades later, as he struggled to get over a double bereavement, it turned out to be a lifeline

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacists could help curb the mental health crisis – but they need more training

Chances are you live within 2.5 kilometres of a community pharmacy and visit one about every three weeks.

The Conversation

A touch of kindness brings lifelong joy

Be Kind Newcastle paying it forward with first charity event.

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Lifeline lonely hearts club

Someone always picks up. That's crucial to a lot of people.

Los Angeles Times

How does 988 work?

Help for a mental health crisis is now just three digits away: 9-8-8.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland pensioner walks 12,000 miles to spread Lifeline details

"During the many walks strangers would stop me and share their own accounts, the demons they’ve faced and their personal battles with mental health"

ABC News

Lifeline to open Mildura call centre after community campaign raises mental health awareness

The Sunraysia community has been lobbying for a Lifeline call centre in Mildura for the last nine years — and it is finally coming..

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Need to use 988? 4 key questions about the new mental health crisis hotline, answered

You can chat online, text, or use an actual phone to reach counselors at the 988 crisis lifeline. Here's everything you need to know about the new service.

WEKU

New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month

Mental health advocates say the numbers are encouraging, but there's more work to be done to build up state and local resources.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress should do more to prevent suicides

The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone number must be sustainably funded so that confidential, voluntary services by trained counselors are accessible nationwide.

Newcastle Herald

'We all miss him very much': Dawn walk at Dixon Park remembers loved ones lost to suicide

Lifeline's Walk With Us for suicide prevention attracts hundreds of Hunter residents.

Newcastle Herald

Lifeline's walk to remember lives lost on World Suicide Prevention Day

Hundreds prepare to walk on Friday to remember those lost to suicide.

Newcastle Herald

Workers share stories to help fight mental health stigma

"I just hope it breaks down the stigma, and that people know there is help out there."

Newcastle Herald

Spread the word: it ain't weak to speak

'We walk at dawn to symbolise bringing conversations around suicide out of the shadows.'

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