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Sharp rise in number of young Australians in psychological distress
Australians are experiencing a surge of psychological distress, with loneliness rising sharply among young people during the pandemic, a new study has revealed. Source: The Guardian.
Mental Health facilities expanded in ACT
The expansion of Hyson Green mental health service at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital in Canberra signals a commitment to quality mental healthcare for the region, according to consumer representative Katie Tonacia. Source: Catholic Voice.
Helping others find the light
Addicted to drugs and alcohol, suffering stress, anxiety and depression, Craig says he was in a very dark place and without hope – until two words helped turn his life around. Source: The Southern Cross.
New research suggests ‘absolute crisis’ in wellbeing of Australian children
Australia’s primary school age children are angrier, lonelier, more anxious and less able to control their emotions than they were five years ago, new research finds, despite the increased societal concern for childhood wellbeing. Source: The Australian.
WHO declares loneliness a ‘global public health concern’
The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat, with the US Surgeon General saying that its mortality effects are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Source: The Guardian.
How learning about the traumas of your past can help build a brighter future
MacKillop Family Services and Deakin University have conducted a world-first, evidence-based evaluation of a therapeutic program that has outlined how it supports children and young people in care to heal from trauma.
Super effort to help young Queenslanders battle bullies
A boxing champion and a beauty queen are joining forces with Mater to battle bullies and empower young Queenslanders to protect their mental health. Source: The Catholic Leader.
US bishops tell people struggling with mental health: ‘We are with you’
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new national campaign focusing on mental health. Source: Crux.
Mental health centre calls on parents to look out for signs of bullying
School bullies have driven a 50 per cent increase in the number of desperate young people seeking help from a Brisbane specialist mental health unit in the past year. Source: The Catholic Leader.