Archive for 'Rural'
Where Australian women’s wellbeing sits on a global scale
The wellbeing of Australian women ranks 17th in the world, according to the new global Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index, released at the United Nations on October 26. Measuring inclusion, justice, and security for women [...]
Fighting fires at the source by identifying kids who need mental health support
The word “arsonist” conjures a clear image in our collective cultural imagination: a person whose attraction to fire is so unhealthy, it outweighs their regard for human life and property. However, the profile of someone who [...]
How three women tackled foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in their community
Three Aboriginal women from central Queensland fought for years to have foetal alcohol spectrum disorder recognised in their community. After being ignored for 20 years, something is finally happening. Priscilla Iles, Elaine Williams and Judy Tatow [...]
Murder rates in NT towns of Katherine, Tennant Creek worse than US, Government figures show
The murder rates in Katherine and Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory are higher than that of the United States, new NT Government figures have shown. According to new crime statistics, there have been seven homicides [...]
Mental health message headed for isolated communities in Antarctic bases
It is one of the most remote places on Earth, but the physical hardships confronted by expeditioners to Antarctica are not the only challenges they face. Months spent without sunlight, separation from loved ones and disrupted [...]
Critical need for rural mental health care
Meeting the growing demand for mental healthcare in the bush will be critical for the long-term wellbeing of rural and remote patients, and will require the continuing strong focus of governments, the Rural Doctors Association of [...]
Fishermen haunted by depression and stress, says Deakin University
Stress and fears about the future are contributing to high levels of depression among the nation’s fishermen who are not as highly valued as farmers, says a university researcher. A nationwide survey of the fishing industry [...]
CBH directors talk mental health
Four directors of the CBH Group board, including chairman Wally Newman, have shared personal experiences as part of a campaign launched this week to raise awareness of mental health in regional WA. In partnership with the [...]
We can use AFL to boost school attendance and improve mental health in Indigenous communities
Indigenous boys living in remote Australian communities have a 20% lower truancy rate if they play AFL. This is one of the findings from our latest study exploring the benefits of Indigenous people’s participation in Australian [...]
Boys do cry: West Australian farmers break silence on mental health issues
“Boys aren’t meant to even cry, but I can assure you I’ve seen plenty of them do it – and I’ve even been to that point myself,” Wally Newman, a farmer for over 40 years, says as [...]
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Mental illness mostly caused by life events not genetics, argue psychologists
My apologies for the passion in my response. It springs from deep dee
Mental illness mostly caused by life events not genetics, argue psychologists
The rest of the article...I must say...brought deep healing and affirm
Mental illness mostly caused by life events not genetics, argue psychologists
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More than half Australian infants have risk factors for adult mental illness
What absolute alarmist disease mongering garbage. You would have to be
How we can cope with family estrangement during Christmas
As someone who is estranged, I don't what to say. Out of my friends, I