Qld dietitian helps teen face food fears
07 July, 2021A Brisbane dietitian who helped a 17-year-old face her phobia of food has been recognised for supporting young people with mental health challenges.
Hospitalisation rate in people with intellectual disability 'unacceptably high'
15 June, 2021A new study reveals that people with intellectual disability are being hospitalised for conditions that could be prevented or adequately managed in primary care.
Mood-tracking app empowers expectant and new mums to manage mental wellbeing
10 June, 2021An evidence-based app — YourTime — has been developed to help women track their mental wellbeing during pregnancy and early motherhood.
Young go-getter honours hospital hero
20 April, 2021When considering a recipient for the Super Hero Awards, Joshua and his mum Abbi chose Children's Hospital Foundation Family Liaison Manager Angie Brooks.
AIA Australia launches wellbeing coaching service
16 March, 2021The AIA Vitality Wellbeing Check-In Program gives Priority Protection policyholders access to two free sessions with an experienced Mindstar wellbeing coach.
WHO invites Health Literacy Initiative to join global network
10 February, 2021The Mental Health Commission of NSW will join the World Health Organization (WHO) in a global network to improve community health literacy.
Sing-a-long live stream set to bring Christmas cheer to seniors
14 December, 2020RFBI is excited to announce its Big Christmas Sing-a-long, which will live stream on Thursday, 17 December.
Call to action to eliminate HIV-related stigma
01 December, 2020Marking World AIDS Day on 1 December, HIV advocates are calling for greater efforts and coordination to eliminate HIV-related stigma.
New standards for safe and effective digital mental health care
30 November, 2020New National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards have been released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Double win for Australian Mental Health Prize
10 November, 2020Scientia Professor Gordon Parker and Professor Helen Milroy have been announced as dual winners of the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize.
Exhaustion leaves Qld junior doctors fearing mistakes
04 November, 2020Nearly half of Queensland's trainee doctors are worried they will make a clinical mistake because they are exhausted from working excessively long hours.
The rising cost of workplace mental health injuries
12 October, 2020An Allianz report reveals that the cost of workers compensation claims relating to mental health has increased by 80%.
Meditation app promotes healthy minds
09 October, 2020To coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Healthy Minds Innovations is encouraging people to download the free Healthy Minds Program App.
Australian volunteers wanted for eating disorders study
22 September, 2020Australian researchers are calling for more than 3500 volunteers to enrol in a study investigating genetic predisposition to three complex eating disorders.
Trauma rife among aged-care residents, says researcher
21 September, 2020 by Amy SarcevicMore than 70% of people within aged-care facilities have experienced a traumatic event in their lives and may need psychological intervention during COVID-19, says researcher.
