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Program helping new and expecting fathers wins top award
St John of God Health Care’s Raphael Services has been honoured at the 2025 WesternAustralia Mental Health Awards, for its innovative program helping new and expecting fathers navigate the emotional challenges of parenthood.Â
Beyond Blue survey finds 30 per cent of Australians lonely
Loneliness and a weakened sense of community are taking a toll on the mental health of Australians, with one in three distressed due to isolation. Source: Herald Sun.
Surge in men seeking help from St John of God Health Care’s outreach services
The number of Perth men seeking mental health support through St John of God Health Care’s outreach services has more than doubled in two years, prompting calls for more early intervention for new dads. Source: The West Australian.
‘Judges are human too’
Leading legal figures gathered at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane to mark the first International Day for Judicial Wellbeing, a landmark global initiative backed by the UN General Assembly. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Loneliness back among top factors for elevated suicide risk: reportÂ
Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Source: Yahoo News.
ACU study finds parents need to screen their kids’ screen time
Children who spend excessive time on screens are at greater risk of developing mood and behaviour problems, new Australian Catholic University research has found.Â
Government and coalition commended for plans to address mental health
Catholic Social Services Australia has commended Labor and the Coalition for their strong commitment to addressing mental health issues as a key priority in the upcoming federal election.
Hearing difficulties linked to reading-related mental health issues
Children with hearing difficulties who experience early reading struggles are at risk of developing poor mental health outcomes, world-first research led by Australian Catholic University shows.
Mater mental health expert warns of ‘cyclone anxiety’
A Mater youth mental health expert has warned that Tropical Cyclone Alfred may leave cases of ‘cyclone anxiety’ in its wake. Source: Catholic Health Australia.