All mental health related news content

Caught in the middle: Dr Vivienne Lewis on the unpaid burnout of the sandwich generation

Local Bernie Ryan - August 13, 2026

For many Canberra women, the day doesn’t start when they sit down at a desk.

Professor Ian Hickie says technology and community key to tackling youth mental health crisis

Health & Wellbeing Bernie Ryan - July 15, 2026

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) Australia’s Health 2026 report released last week paints an alarming picture of the escalating mental health crisis being faced by young Aussies.

Don’t miss out: Australia Post grants now open for Community Mental Health

Local Bernie Ryan - June 23, 2026

Australia Post is again calling on community organisations across ACT to apply for its Community Grants Program.

Longer opening hours for Safe Haven Belconnen

Local Newstime Media - February 23, 2026

From today, Safe Haven Belconnen has expanded its operating hours so distressed people can have more support.

Some social media use can benefit teen mental health

National AAP - January 13, 2026

A study analysing Aussie teens has found kids using social media in a particular way had better wellbeing than peers who had no online interaction at all.

ACT releases new mental health and suicide prevention plan

Local Newstime Media - December 20, 2025

The ACT Government has released a new five-year plan aimed at improving mental health and suicide prevention outcomes across the territory.

New youth trauma service to support at-risk young people in ACT

Local Newstime Media - December 12, 2025

A new Youth Trauma Service will open in Canberra next year, providing free, trauma-informed mental health support for teenagers.

ACT’s long-term plan for community mental health services

Local Newstime Media - November 24, 2025

The ACT Government has released a strategic plan outlining how it will fund and support non-government mental health services.

Blue tree for World Mental Health Day

Local Newstime Media - October 10, 2025

A tree in Gowrie has been painted blue to encourage the community to start conversations about mental health.

Plasma donation ban lifted for LGBTQ+ Australians

Local Newstime Media - July 15, 2025

Chris Steel MLA among the first to donate plasma under new rules for gay and bisexual men, transgender women, and sex workers.

News bulletin 10 July: Safer hospital wards, suicide support, &c.

Local Newstime Media - July 10, 2025

Hospital wards safer than four years ago. Help for those who support suicidal loved ones. Indigenous artist exchange. Heritage grants open.

Nation’s ‘failing’ mental health system needs overhaul

Health & Wellbeing AAP - June 25, 2025

An agreement between Australia's governments to tackle mental health and suicide prevention has reportedly made little progress since taking effect in 2022.