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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 psychologistsÂ
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.
Mental health of workers declining as nearly half feel overwhelmed by debt
Mental health experts are urging people to seek help, as new data shows nearly half of Australian workers are feeling overwhelmed by debt. Source: ABC News.
University students to receive free mental health training
University of Notre Dame students will be better equipped to recognise mental health disorders and help those who are in crisis with the introduction of free mental health first aid training.
Mental health support not accessible as cost of living bitesÂ
Mental health support is not affordable or accessible at a time when Australians’ mental wellbeing is deteriorating under the weight of cost-of-living pressures, leading experts to warn the Albanese Government must act in the next Budget to save lives. Source: The Age.
Former convent transformed into ‘place of healing’ for struggling parents
Mothers and families experiencing severe postnatal depression and other mental illnesses will be cared for, with their babies, in Queensland’s first dedicated perinatal mental health centre. Source: The Australian.Â
Mental health workers say Victoria’s suicide spike happening nationally
Victoria has recorded its highest number of annual suicides since the Coroner’s Court started collecting suicide data in 2000, with mental health workers saying the trend is occurring nationally. Source: The Guardian.
Mental health support workers to help address skills shortageÂ
Centacare is calling for regional South Australians to use their experiences with mental illness to help others. Source: ABC News.