In the first of a series of articles on the organisations listed on the WayAhead Directory, WayAhead turns the spotlight on The Compassionate Friends
Mental illness, violence and shootings
In the months since February’s school shooting in Florida, communities, lawmakers and young people themselves have been questioning what could have
Tackling mental health through NRL
Among many other sporting codes, the National Rugby League has been working on supporting better mental health of their players, supporters and
Research into how parents support young people living with mental ill health
It can be hard for parents to know what to do when their children are experiencing mental illness, particularly as they get into adolescence and young
National Mental Health Commissions calls for more investment into mental health for 0-12-year olds
The National Mental Health Commissioner, Dr Peggy Brown, has called on all levels of government to invest further in the mental health needs for
MIEACT – Better learning comes from sharing real life stories
“Mum, can you come to school and tell the kids and the teachers what it’s like to live in a family where someone has a mental illness?
Writing responsibly about mental health
One of the most significant ways of sharing experiences of mental health is through storytelling. Storytelling can be powerful and impactful, but
Mental Health Month 2018 – Theme announcement
This year the theme for Mental Health Month is Share the Journey. No- it’s not déjà vu – Share the Journey was the theme for 2017 as well, but we
CEO Report – February 2018
Dear Mind Readers, At this time of year I am reminded of the many ways our community comes together. February and March continue to be