Updated online tool help to offer effective, accessible mental health support myCompass – Black Dog’s free online program designed to provide a way to fill gaps in mental health care – has received a major upgrade.
One in ten Australians have both a mental and physical health condition: Report People with chronic physical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at much higher risk of developing mental health conditions, a new report has found.
How doctors can benefit from developing a growth mindset The medical profession – not to mention the years of study that lead up to it – come with a lot of pressure, but Professor Jill Klein believes mindset can make a huge difference in the ability to cope.
Relaunch of online program to help teens with issues of mental health The Black Dog Institute’s BITE BACK program, which is available free to adolescents aged 12–18, has been updated with input from young Australians.
The healing arts – Creative Doctors Creative Doctors helps doctors express their artistic side, which is good for mental health – and is also just good, plain fun.
Australians with a mental health condition face higher barriers to accessing healthcare: study Australians with mental health issues have more difficulty accessing the vital healthcare they need, a new study has found
Pets therapeutic for borderline personality disorder, new research shows People living with borderline personality disorder may enjoy a better quality of life by owning a pet, new research led by Curtin University has found.
National mental health funding commitment to plug gaps left by NDIS An agreement between the Federal Government and Australia’s states and territories will see $160 million provided for additional psychosocial support services for people experiencing severe mental illness.
Families fall through gaps in ice research Researchers are calling for more study into how methamphetamine addiction affects users and the role families play in the treatment.
The NSW government has splashed cash for health in a big-spending budget NSW is spending billions on more nurses, doctors, hospitals, and mental health facilities and workers.