With R U OK? Day this week, Master Builders ACT is hoping to shine a spotlight on the impacts of lockdown on building and construction industry workers who are struggling with their...
Today, 9 September, is R U OK? Day and with the current public health situation, many Canberrans could use the check-up now more than ever.
The harm prevention charity endeavours to open up...
We may be living through a pandemic and a lockdown, but it seems fewer young Canberrans suffer from psychological distress. Nevertheless, COVID has revealed gaps in the mental health support system, and more must be done, according to a report published today by Mission Australia and the Black Dog Institute.
Researchers from the University of Canberra had just three minutes to pitch their research projects last week as they competed for funding as part of the global Three Minute Thesis (3MT) contest.
As Father’s Day nears and many of us prepare festivities, it’s important to also extend support and acknowledgement to the fathers who will be grieving the loss of an infant or child.
In...
Coronavirus and the lockdown have worsened anxiety and distress for some of Canberra’s most vulnerable people: expectant mothers and new parents, LGBTIQA+ people, young people with mental illnesses, homeless people, and carers of people with disabilities.
While research suggests pandemic restrictions may adversely impact the mental health of many Australians, not necessarily long-term, a new study has found the impacts are worse for those already experiencing mental illness.
The...
A virtual ‘mental fitness’ bootcamp is launching this Sunday to help combat pandemic fatigue and strengthen mental health during these challenging times.
Toyota has teamed up with world champion athlete ambassadors Jess Fox...
patients at the Bruce Calvary Public Hospital mental health ward are being relocated to a new facility at Calvary’s private hospital due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lifeline Canberra has received the largest call demand in its 50-year history this week from Canberrans feeling stressed and anxious during lockdown – 150 more calls than previous records – and CEO Carrie Leeson predicts almost 3,500 callers in the next couple of days as more people reach out.
Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says the lockdown's ongoing toll on children is "heartbreaking", as mystery COVID-19 cases threaten to further extend the shutdown.
