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More than a third of young Australians experienced mental health disorder in past 12 months
Almost two in five Australians aged between 16 and 24 have experienced a mental disorder within the past 12 months, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Source: The Guardian.
New data ‘shows need’ for specialised bereavement support
New Australian Bureau of Statistics causes of death data shows that the suicide rate has increased over the past decade, pointing to the need for evidence-based and compassionate support to care for the mental health and wellbeing of people affected by suicide loss, says Jesuit Social Services.
Monty works like a dog to take the stress out of going to school
When a group of year 5 students at St Monica’s Primary School in Canberra pitched the idea of a wellbeing dog last year, principal Lisa Harris was all ears. Source: ABC News.
COVID loneliness lingers, especially among young, report finds
Young Australians are more connected than ever before, but loneliness and feelings of social isolation are on the rise. Source: SBS News.
Cost of living causing distress for most Australian families
More than half of Australian families are reporting higher-than-normal distress due to the rising cost of living, according to new data from Suicide Prevention Australia. Source: The Guardian.
Sir Peter emphasises role of spiritual healing in health care
Sir Peter Cosgrove, patron of a major Catholic hospital project, has praised the spiritual element of health care as most needful, in a fast-changing society where many people are being left behind. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
One in three Australians battling loneliness
A new nationwide report shows that loneliness is pervasive in Australia, particularly among young adults. Source: The Catholic Leader.
New courses to help meet skyrocketing demand for psychologists
University of Notre Dame Australia is launching new undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses at its Fremantle and Sydney campuses to help meet the mental health needs of Australians and build the capacity of the psychology workforce.
Teachers return to class for lessons in student wellbeing
Educators, school leaders and student service staff are set to benefit from an innovative education training program that focuses on student wellbeing. Source: University of Notre Dame Australia.