How do I speak to my child about suicide?
Providing children with accurate, age-appropriate information about suicide in an open and safe environment. Broaching the topic of suicide with your children is undeniably challenging. On average in Australia, nine people die by suicide each day. For young...
What do we need to know about young people and eating disorders?
Recognising changes in a young person’s relationship with food can be distressing for parents and carers. However, engaging in a mental health conversation and talking through the changes can alleviate some of the stress for both the parent or carer and the young...
Physical and Mental Health – Two Parts of a Wellness Equation
In theory, we all know the things we are meant to do to keep ourselves fit and physically healthy, and with so much advice on these topics, it can be difficult knowing which advice to follow. Eating nutritious foods, drinking plenty of water, getting adequate sleep...
Recognising the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
Many experts have been predicting that various factors will significantly affect mental health. Recent figures suggest an increase in the presentation of mental illness and psychological distress due to these factors (AIHW, 2020). The longer-term impacts on mental...
Schizophrenia: offering support and overcoming barriers
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that is estimated to affect roughly 1 in 100 people in Australia. People with schizophrenia may experience drastic changes or irregularities with their behaviours, perceptions, and interactions with the world. Their thinking...
