The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

"We found that anxiety and mental health after the pandemic is a major issue"

"I didn't even realise I was going downhill until it hit me with a bang, I just didn't want to be here any more"

After suffering a bout of the virus, Sandra Kirk became convinced she had long Covid and was developing dementia as her mental health spiralled until her tragic death

Society’s understanding of mental health issues locates the problem inside the person - and ignores the politics of their distress, says psychologist Sanah Ahsan

The Queensland government says it supports a call for Medicare rebates to be made available on all services for mental health, alcohol and other drugs.

The launch of a national women's health survey is drawing attention to the ongoing physical and mental health challenges created by the pandemic.

After experiencing mental health issues at work, this man quit his job to pursue a "simple life" on the trail.

Zimbabwe and South Africa share a 225 km common border. There is only one official border crossing, at Beitbridge. An estimated 15,000 migrants and refugees from Zimbabwe and other countries cross daily either through the official border post or at illegal crossing points. Migrants’ access to healthcare, particularly in the…

A new study reveals that 10 times as many people with serious mental illnesses are in jails as state hospitals

A former Children’s Commissioner told peers there is a large legacy of children with increased mental health needs in the wake of the pandemic.

The tendency to be glued to bad news can spark a ‘vicious cycle’ that interferes with our lives, researcher says