Labor promised to fix our mental health crisis. I made the mistake of believing them

Labor promised to fix our mental health crisis. I made the mistake of believing them

Three years after accepting all 74 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System,the government’s actions aren’t tracking well.

  • bySimon Katterl

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The biggest problem with trigger warnings? They’re quite triggering

The biggest problem with trigger warnings? They’re quite triggering

Though intentions may be good,trigger warnings have become more about the people making warnings than those assumed to need them.

  • byBianca Denny
Has parenting really become too hard? Experts certainly believe so

Has parenting really become too hard? Experts certainly believe so

Many parents are at the breaking point of stress,and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?

  • bySarah Berry
It’s a nice idea,but more therapy won’t fix our growing mental health crisis

It’s a nice idea,but more therapy won’t fix our growing mental health crisis

As a psychologist,it is sad to see an increase in self-interest among some who perpetuate the idea that more sessions is the only antidote to our problems.

  • byBianca Denny
Her stomach ached. A subconscious suggestion helped it heal

Her stomach ached. A subconscious suggestion helped it heal

Hypnosis is often associated with silly stunts,but medicine is now starting to embrace it,spurred on by studies showing it can help with chronic pain – even if we don’t understand why.

  • byLiam Mannix
Yes,they make us feel better. But your pet is not your therapist

Yes,they make us feel better. But your pet is not your therapist

When did we get to the point that people come second to animals and a human needs to explain why they don’t wish to share space with your pet?

  • byBianca Denny
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What are Australian men talking about in therapy?

What are Australian men talking about in therapy?

From toxic masculinity to parenting issues,these are the six most common topics men are bringing to the therapy room.

  • byStaff Writer
Help! Stories about severe turbulence have made me too scared to fly

Help! Stories about severe turbulence have made me too scared to fly

Severe turbulence appears to be worsening,so how can people manage their anxiety the next time they board a flight?

  • byNell Geraets
Does having people over make you anxious? Here’s how to overcome it

Does having people over make you anxious? Here’s how to overcome it

Hosting a dinner or party should be fun,not overwhelming. Here’s how to have a great time without sweating the small stuff.

  • byNell Geraets
Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious,health experts have some advice.

  • byHannah Singleton
How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.

  • byJewel Topsfield