Caught in the cycle of ‘need experience to get a job; need a job to get experience’, mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are
Behind the Photographer’s Lens
Last month, documentary photographer, Jennifer Blau, exhibited her portraits of people who had had an eating disorder in the series Just ask
Talking about it: Celebrities opening up about mental health
Recently, several celebrities have opened up about their personal journey living with a mental health condition. One of the most high-profile of
Into the Light
WayAhead is housed in a cooperative of three mental health advocacy organisations called “Collective Purpose” and one of the great benefits of this is
Sharing stories to improve mental wellbeing
As a species we have passed down our history and knowledge through stories, teaching others of the experiences of those who have gone before us and it
The Big Stigma
As scary as it may seem, mental illness doesn’t have to be fought alone, but for a quarter of young Australians who experience mental health problems
Meet Jo – Carer, Sister, Aunt, Mother
Jo is a resilient woman. As a carer to her sister and nephew, both of whom lived with schizophrenia, and then to her son, who developed clinical
Circus Skills Opens Way for Social Connectedness
Juggling scarves or smashing plates may not sound like your typical therapy session but for Honora Jenkins, it offers the ideal way for kids, and
Hearing Voices – Doug Holmes
Imagine hearing someone call your name as you’re walking down the street, or having a song stuck in your head. To never be alone, even when you’re by