The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Rates are higher in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study shows

If you’ve ever dated within the last 20 years or so, you might have found yourself in a “situationship” at some point. It’s this weird status where you are more than friends, but not in a committed relationship. There is no clarity where you stand with each other, and it…

Half a million Australians are living with moderate to severe mental illness, but they don’t qualify for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and cannot access the support they need.

As one-in-10 new dads experience a mental health challenge, research has found a father's mental health can potentially affect their child's development.

Exclusive: Mission Australia survey finds moderate social media users were as likely to seek help from parents as low users

Despite growing awareness, mental health is still widely misunderstood, with harmful myths and stereotypes persisting in our society. These misconceptions create stigma, preventing people from seeking the help they need and fostering a culture of silence and shame. Believing these falsehoods can be a significant barrier to recovery not only…

A new survey has shed light on how much Gen Z may be struggling, with almost half of young people reached out to suicide prevention services in the last year.

The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues.

Addiction to any substance can have long-lasting and often extremely debilitating effects, and alcohol is one of the most dangerous and common addictions that occurs.