The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Indigenous veteran Paul Walker tells royal commission into defence suicide his time in the army 'tore him apart'

A "confident young fella" had his life torn apart when he joined the army in 1996. More than two decades on, the Indigenous veteran says he's still picking up the pieces.

ABC News · Oct 26, 2022

Queensland to change laws that prevented UN inspectors entering mental health wards

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the restrictions will be removed this year to comply with Opcat treaty

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022

Qld to change mental health laws for UN

Queensland's premier says United Nations inspectors will be allowed to physically visit detained mental health patients under laws being drafted.

AAP · Oct 26, 2022

Mental Health Poll Finds Nearly 50% Of Americans Support Legalization Of Medicinal Psychedelics

The Psychedelics & Mental Health survey performed by  Verywell Mind examines what Americans know and feel about psychedelics as mental health treatments.

Benzinga · Oct 25, 2022

UFC’s Jared Gordon excited to fight Paddy Pimblett, but also: ‘Together we could raise awareness for mental health’

Before they fight each other, Jared Gordon hopes he and Paddy Pimblett can come together for a cause they're both passionate about.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022

Advocacy is personal for these multicultural award recipients. And they say more work needs to be done

Recipients of 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards say advocating for the interests of culturally and linguistically diverse communities is personal — and more work needs to be done.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

Tyson Fury to release debut solo single Sweet Caroline in aid of men’s mental health charity Talk Club

The two-time Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World is set to put his spin on the Neil Diamond classic

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2022

Charity organises drop-in events for Newcastle families as cost of living crisis deepens

Daniel Hamilton, from Mental Health Concern, has encouraged anyone struggling to attend one of their events for advice

Chronicle Live · Oct 25, 2022

Schoolgirl traumatised after nursing mum for years before 'devastating' death

Georgia Holmes, 15, was about to be put into care after her mental health deteriorated

Liverpool Echo · Oct 25, 2022

Teenagers to be prescribed surfing, dancing and gardening as mental health aid

Activities will be on offer as part of a trial to determine their effectiveness in helping to improve moods

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2022