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Latest news: Mental health

Telehealth extension for veterans’ mental health care welcomed

Mates4Mates has welcomed the extension of telehealth services until March 2021, after an announcement from the Federal Government.

Make mental health a priori-Tea

For Mental Health Awareness Month this October, Canberrans are being encouraged to tell their tales of survival.

New mental health unit to be ready next year

A new, low-dependency mental health unit is set to be up and running at the Canberra Hospital during mid-2021.

UC backs Australian mental health initiative

An initiative aimed at helping Australian universities respond to death by suicide launched this week, and it has the University of Canberra’s full support.

Havelock House rolls out peer support project

Havelock House will use an ACT Government grant to roll out a leadership and peer support program within its community.

Your very own oasis

Design an outdoor space infused with calming materials to promote mental wellbeing in the age of coronavirus.

Mental health funding boost, aid to Lebanon and cyber security strategy

With the additional restrictions in Victoria causing people stress, anxiety, and strain, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced $12 million in additional funding to mental health services to combat the issue.

headspace Canberra giving back to final year school students

headspace Canberra is giving back to Radford College and Melrose High School students, after their efforts raising money in this year’s Push-Up Challenge.

Meet Canberra’s 2020 Young Citizen of the Year

Affectionately dubbed ‘anxious from birth’ by her mother, Rose Clifford has had a long and personal battle with her mental health.

ACT public health system framework rollout

Framework for the future of the Territory’s public health system was released by the ACT Government yesterday, detailing the 2020-2030 plan to shape its future direction.

Diabetes Week: focus on mental health amid pandemic

National Diabetes Week (12-18 July) will this year focus on mental health, and the significant toll diabetes can have on the emotional wellbeing of those living with the condition.

Are you sober curious?

Alcohol is ingrained in our culture as a way of relaxing, celebrating and having a good time. It can also become a crutch that we rely on to switch off and unwind...

Call on Canberra community for mental health recovery

Community organisations and individuals are being urged to apply for funding with ideas and programs focused on community mental health recovery.

Buying Australian equals supporting Australian jobs

The Mental Health Foundation Australia is encouraging the Australian public to support and buy Australian made products to boost employment which can reduce mental health issues.

Millennials’ mental health suffering during pandemic

Young Australians’ mental health has taken a turn under the COVID-19 pandemic with those under 35 experiencing a spike in “severe psychological distress”, according to the Australian National University (ANU). A study from...

Disordered eating: young women ‘offsetting’ alcohol calories

Research from the University of South Australia has found university students are engaging in patterns of disordered eating, with a number of young women reporting skipping meals, purging or exercising to offset their calorific intake from alcohol.

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