I’m a collector of petty grievances. Now I’m giving them away
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Friendship

I’m a collector of petty grievances. Now I’m giving them away

The idea of wanting to “stick it” to someone has pushed me to accomplish wild feats. And yet I can see that too much of it is making me into someone I don’t want to be.

  • byRoby D'Ottavi

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Twenty minutes is all it takes:The sweet spot where kids’ boredom turns to play
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Parenting

Twenty minutes is all it takes:The sweet spot where kids’ boredom turns to play

There have never been more ways to keep our kids entertained,but parenting educator Genevieve Muir says the overscheduling of our kids is a problem.

  • byLauren Ironmonger
Adam’s son died in the Hunter Valley bus crash. In a NSW first,he’ll try MDMA to ease his anguish
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Mental health

Adam’s son died in the Hunter Valley bus crash. In a NSW first,he’ll try MDMA to ease his anguish

A clinic will trial psychedelic drugs to treat fear and anxiety in people with PTSD,offering fresh hope for healing. But some say it’s not a miracle cure.

  • byMegan Gorrey
‘It’s not your fault’:How to overcome shame after being scammed

‘It’s not your fault’:How to overcome shame after being scammed

Scams have become so sophisticated and numerous these days,so why is there still a stigma around those who fall victim to them?

  • byNell Geraets
‘My family is suffering a terrible loss because of cracks in the mental health system’
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Mental health

‘My family is suffering a terrible loss because of cracks in the mental health system’

A grieving mother is calling for the state government to do more,after a new review estimated 58,000 people with severe mental health needs miss out on care.

  • byMary Ward
Why you’ll have to wait for the government’s new mental health initiative

Why you’ll have to wait for the government’s new mental health initiative

Australians will be able access a free digital mental health service whenever they need help under a federal response to demand for better mental health support.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
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Love him or hate him,Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business

Love him or hate him,Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business

Neil Mitchell says a source told him in 2021 of Morrison’s battle with anxiety,creating an ethical dilemma for the veteran broadcaster. He is mistaken in thinking other people’s health should be public knowledge,even when it’s the PM.

  • byBianca Denny
Time to tackle this crisis in our community

Time to tackle this crisis in our community

We are facing a very real crisis in our community with the way the attitudes and behaviour of young men towards women is being shaped.

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Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so,should you?

Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so,should you?

Self-hypnosis apps are becoming increasingly popular for managing stress and anxiety. But are they actually safe to use?

  • byNell Geraets
After months of carrying my possessions on my back,I emerged a new woman

After months of carrying my possessions on my back,I emerged a new woman

A five-month trek across New Zealand wasn’t just an adventure,it was a chance to find myself again.

  • byLaura Waters
Burnout,shortages:Killing spree puts psychiatry struggles in spotlight

Burnout,shortages:Killing spree puts psychiatry struggles in spotlight

Joel Cauchi targeted women during Saturday’s attack. While his overall motivations remain unclear,his mental health has been raised as a contributing factor,highlighting support needed across the sector.

  • byCourtney Kruk