Having conversations about the mental health and wellbeing of people we care about can be hard. Sometimes we might be worried about someone that we love. We might see them acting differently from how they usually do, maybe they have spoken with us before about their mental health, or we might just a get a […]
A new website out of Australia’s east coast is helping same-sex attracted men in relationships with women share their stories and find a support network to discuss their sexuality and surrounding issues. DALE (Digital Acceptance Learning and Empowerment) is an intiative designed to provide a safe space for such men, particularly those in regional areas and of […]
Results of a new survey released by youth mental health organisation ReachOut show that almost one in four young people have been bullied in the past 12 months. The organisation gathered information from 1000 Australians between the ages of 14-25, with 500 male and 500 female-identifying participants from regional and metropolitan areas. 22.9% of respondents […]
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the latest professional organisation to voice concern about the Turnbull government’s plan to hold a plebiscite on marriage equality. In a statement releaed today the APS said it fully supports marriage equality, but believes the process for achieving equality should not be by means of a popular vote. […]
La Trobe University has announced it has reversed its decision to suspend Roz Ward, the founder of the Safe Schools Coalition program. The univsrsity has cancelled it’s investigation into her professional conduct. The University was facing possible legal action after it announced an investigation into the embattled academic’s conduct following media coverage of a private […]
Mental health support service Beyondblue will be extending their services across the holiday season, which can be a difficult time for many. “Many people in Australia will be experiencing depression or anxiety over the holiday season,” Beyondblue released in a statement. “These conditions are common, but the good news is that with the right treatment […]
A new report from beyondblue has revealed that LGBTI women and individuals with diverse and fluid genders experience high levels of mental distress. Working with Melbourne University, beyondblue have released The Rainbow Women and Help Seeking Research Report which finds those surveys who belong to marginalised gender identities and sexualities are more distressed and unhealthy […]
Mental health organisation beyondblue have launched a new suicide prevention guide to combat the prevalence of youth suicide in Australia. The Family Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention, which has been funded by security software company Norton, offers information on which factors place young people at risk of suicide, what warning signs to look for and […]
Study findings released by beyondblue demonstrate the prevalence of homophobia in Australian teenage boys. The study, conducted by company TNS included 300 14-17 year old males, assessing their response to same sex attracted people. The study found that one in five said they find it hard to treat same-sex attracted people the same as others. […]
The National LGBTI Health Alliance has announced a new project that encourages gay men to become ‘lifeguards’ for their friends. The new project is a collaboration between the Health Alliance, beyondblue and the Movember Foundation. The project aims to create a community conversation and encourage gay men to become more educated about mental health issues. […]
