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Grave concerns for Indigenous man’s wellbeing after ‘close to 800 days’ in solitary confinement at SA prison

Aboriginal elder alleges he has been prevented from visiting Robert Barnes because he raised the matter with the state’s First Nations voice

The Guardian - AU

Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Cases of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts spike drastically when people are grappling with multiple crises, new data shows.

AAP

AFL urged to go beyond mental health round with player voices to tackle stigma

Experts call for sharing of first-person stories to better reach community after pleas for themed round return in wake of Adam Selwood’s death

The Guardian - AU

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Small business owners too overwrought for mental health

Small business owners are often too busy keeping plates spinning and creditors from the door to worry about mental health but ignoring it comes at a cost.

AAP

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Some people are waiting up to 10 years before accessing support for mental health issues as a new survey reveals increasing shame about seeking treatment.

AAP

Struggling after a crisis, the shame of financial distress pushed Leah over the edge

Exclusive: Mental health and financial hardship must be discussed openly to counter the stigma that can be a barrier to help, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.

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Social media ban may cause teens 'unintended harms'

Mental health groups have warned that banning social media for children could inadvertently hurt the people governments are trying to help.

AAP

Uggs by the side of the footy field or netball court? Totally OK this weekend

The first day of winter is Wear Your Uggs Day.

The Canberra Times

Kids reeling as bullying, screen time take heavy toll

Parents and their children are struggling to cope with cost-of-living pressures, the over-use of technology and lingering effects of the pandemic.

AAP

Sam Mostyn replaces Julia Gillard as Beyond Blue chair

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard's term as chair of Beyond Blue is ending with leading business figure Sam Mostyn set to replace her in the top job.

AAP

Australians feeling mental toll of financial stressors

Many Australians are reporting financial pressure as the number one stressor heading into Christmas with the crisis having a direct toll on their mental health.

AAP

Excessive screen time can affect young people's emotional development

A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students.

The Conversation

The first sleep health program for First Nations adolescents could change lives

Adolescence is a sensitive life stage when emerging independence, changing social roles, excessive screen time, academic pressures, and significant biological changes can lead to emotional and behavioural problems.

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A Celebrity Version Of The Amazing Race Is On The Way So Here’s All The Celebs Who Signed Up

And they’re not all D-listers like you’d expect!

ABC News

Former PM Julia Gillard announces Beyond Blue's support for Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Ken Wyatt joins board

Former prime minister Julia Gillard throws her support behind the Yes vote as former minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt is appointed to Beyond Blue's board.

ABC News

Mental health of Australian workers declining as nearly half feel overwhelmed by debt

A new survey has revealed that 45 per cent of 1,000 employees surveyed have felt overwhelmed by debt.

The Canberra Times

Embedding gender equity in top ACT institution earns Canberra woman national award

The award celebrates exceptional Australian women who "encourage change and make important contributions to advancing equity".

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The Guardian - AU

Spate of natural disasters takes a toll on Australians’ mental health, survey finds

Climate-induced extreme weather has damaged people and communities as much as buildings and land, researchers say

ABC News

Advocates working to revive 'dying art' of letter writing and bolster mental health

Sending handwritten letters in the post may have been superseded by the immediacy of emails and text messages, but advocates say it shows somebody is taking time to think of us, and can be beneficial for mental health.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter man's superhuman 50-day run

'If I could do it for a good cause - Beyond Blue - that'd be the icing on the cake.'

The New Daily

Keep it light, keep it kind are key ways to manage your mental health over the holidays

The holidays can impact your mental health, however, there are still ways to access help and steps you can take to feel better.

AAP

Govt 'fiddling around edges' of tax system

An expert has urged the Albanese government to go big on tax reforms and stop making small tweaks that affect the rest of the system.

AAP

Living costs more stressful than pandemic

Australians are more concerned about cost of living pressures than the COVID-19 pandemic, but many still feel lost when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.

AAP

Experts push for suicide 'safety planning'

Mental health experts are calling on Australians who have suicidal thoughts to look into "safety planning" on World Suicide Prevention Day.

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