Latest news: Mental health

A Canberra mum was recently announced as one of two ACT winners in Suicide Prevention Australia’s LiFE Awards.

From the stage to pages and screens, Fragments by Canberra author Maura Pierlot explores the issues faced by youth today.

On a twelve-month timeline, the Zerosuicide Farmstay is determined to make a difference in the lives of as many people as they can.

An annual survey by Australian Catholic University has revealed that escalating threats and violence, punishing workloads, and chronic staff shortages have hit school principals hard nation-wide.

Young females are twice as likely to report high psychological distress than their male counterparts in the ACT. The phenomenon of boys and men underreporting mental and emotional distress has led to the growth of grassroots programs like Menslink. And yet, for years there has been an absence of equivalent programs for young women, says CEO of Fearless Women, Glenda Stevens.

In less than a year, Men’s Tables groups have quadrupled in the ACT (with one also forming in Queanbeyan) and doubled nationally. The organisation blew past the milestone of 100 Tables operating Australia-wide on Valentine’s Day. One local man, 42-year-old Brendan O’Brien, says he has already noticed a difference in his day-to-day life since attending the monthly meetups.

Thanks to rising cost of living, many Canberrans may find themselves turning to at-home methods of self-care to de-stress and look after their wellbeing. A recent study revealed which wellbeing-centred YouTube tutorials see the highest search volumes every month and University of Canberra’s Dr Vivienne Lewis explained why the highest-ranking methods work, and may be worth a try.

A new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.

The internet is saturated with ‘Dreams you shouldn’t ignore’, but what does psychology say about signs that dreams should be addressed in reality? University of Canberra's Dr Vivienne Lewis discusses how stress and anxiety can play out while we sleep.

A University of Canberra research team is investigating how diet and exercise help young Canberrans with mental illnesses.

The new Civic site for mental health service Canberra Head to Health was officially opened by Emma McBride MP this week.

The Canberra Liberals will call on all ACT parties to ask the government to reverse cuts to mental health funded by Medicare.

Love, family, friendship, turmoil, and a life lost too soon are all themes explored in Weird Years, on at Smith’s Alternative until late January. The paintings created by local artist Ravi Madan tell his story, one that his parents are hoping will help reshape the way we approach mental health care in the ACT.

With Dr Lisa Myers, Psychiatrist and author of 'When the Light Goes Out', offers nine top tips to help you cope during the festive season, especially if you don't feel like celebrating.

In her occasional column for Canberra Daily, ‘Why your mind matters’, founder of Anytime Counselling, Tina Kendall-Davis BA, BEd, DipCouns, GradDipPsyc, offers general advice to help us cope in everyday situations. This week’s topic: Jealousy: Companion to many, friend to none.

Am I imagining it, or did we have an easier, more natural relationship with fun in years past?