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Men Don’t ‘Get’ Depression – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th June 2012 - A new study has found a majority of Australian men have “incorrect” and “critical” perceptions of mental health. The biennial ‘depression monitor’…

Youth Mental Health Foundation Set To Expand

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th June 2012 -
National youth mental helath foundation Headspace set to expand National youth mental health foundation, headspace, will open 13 new locations across Australia to support young…

The Economic Cost of Young Men’s Mental Illness – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 30th May 2012 - Young men’s mental illness in Australia is costing the economy more than $3 billion each year in lost productivity, according to a report from the Inspire Foundation and Ernst…

Public Comment on Australia’s First Mental Health Report Card

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd May 2012 - Australians can have their say on the nation’s first Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, through a new online survey. The Minister for Mental Health…

NSW Big Winner in Mental Health Partnership

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th April 2012 - The Commonwealth is to provide the NSW Government with $57.6 million over the next 5 years for three new projects to improve the care and support for people living with severe mental…

“headspace” Campaign Highlights Mental Health Issues

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th April 2012 -
Daniel vs the Black Cloud is one of the six advertisments being rolled out as part of the new headspace campaign. A national awareness campaign developed by National Youth Mental Health…

Mental Health Workforce Growing in Australia – AIHW

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th April 2012 -
Flickr image: Some rights reserved by pasukaru76 The number of people working in mental health in Australia is growing, according to new figures from the Australian Institute of…

Gay Community Suffers High Psychological Distress – NFP Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th April 2012 -
Flickr image: Some rights reserved by San Diego Shooter Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Australians experience high or very high levels of psychological…

Internet a Vital Connection for People with Mental Illness – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 7th March 2012 -
Flickr image: Some rights reserved by tango.mceffrie Many people with a mental illness are turning to the internet and social media to manage their lives, overcome…

Australia’s First National Mental Health Commission

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th January 2012 - The Federal Government has launched a National Mental Health Commission to monitor services for people with mental illness. The Commission is led by Professor Allan Fels as Chair…

Australians to help shape Mental Health Reform

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd January 2012 - Australians with a lived experience of mental illness will have the opportunity to help shape national mental health reform by applying to become members of a new Consumer Reference…

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