There are often many barriers that can get in the way of someone seeking help about their mental illness. According to batyr, a youth-focussed mental
Kicking goals for mental health in AFL
The AFL Player’s Association (AFLPA) consider themselves leaders in the Australian sporting industry as a representative body for professional AFL
The possibilities of virtual reality in treating mental illness
Virtual reality (VR) has recently exploded into the consumer world with devices like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear. It refers to the
Four ways to work mindfulness into a daily routine
Anxiety and stress are common emotional reactions experienced every day but they can become detrimental to a person’s health if they are not dealt
Reflections from five years leading the NSW Mental Health Commission
During July, WayAhead, Being and Mental Health Carers NSW hosted a farewell lunch at the joint Collective Purpose office for outgoing NSW Mental
Responding to refugees’ mental health needs in South-West Sydney
Fairfield is best known for its vibrancy and diversity of its residents, with a large proportion having a migrant background. Migrants have
The impacts of unemployment on youth mental health
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
CEO Report – Spring 2017
Dear Readers Welcome to the Spring edition of Mental Health Matters. October is Mental Health Month and we launched the month with a
Laura’s Story
What’s wrong with mum? Laura always knew something was wrong with her mum. She just didn’t know what. She would walk into her mum’s bedroom in the