Ice baths, breath work and celebrating 'a win a week' help men keep their mental health in check
Sinking into a freezing pool of ice water to ease anxiety might sound like a peculiar way to feel better, but it's one way men are fighting mental illness.
How climate cafes are helping people suffering from eco-anxiety
Eco-anxiety is affecting more than two-thirds of Australians aged 16-25 years, according to Missions Australia's latest research.
Ketamine shows positive outcomes for treatment-resistant depression
There's promising research showing clinically administered ketamine can help with treatment-resistant depression for patients where other drugs have failed.
Angela says ketamine has helped halt her depression where other drugs haven't worked
Once a week Angela Neale pops on some headphones, a blindfold, and plays her favourite tracks by singer-songwriter Enya. But before that she takes a clinically administered ketamine nasal spray.
NSW coroner recommends changes to a regional health service after death of patient at Nolan House
A coroner has recommended changes be made at an Albury Wodonga mental health service following Roger Schnelle's death from self-inflicted injuries while he was in care in April 2021.
Online counselling platform won't be an app — and mental health groups say it also won't be enough
Mental health groups say the government did not go far enough in its commitment to create a digital platform for people with simpler mental health needs, and funding for more workers was more urgently needed.
Racism after the Voice debate driving huge uptick in calls for support
Since it was established in 2022, Indigenous crisis line 13YARN has fielded 50,000 calls for help from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country.
Charlotte's life-threatening health conditions were picked up by a DV outreach scheme. Now, it's expanding
For many women experiencing domestic and family violence, health checks can be difficult to attend due, but this critical gap is being tackled by three refuges on the NSW Central Coast.
Racism after Voice debate drives uptick in 13YARN calls for support
Since it was established in 2022, Indigenous crisis hotline 13YARN has fielded 50,000 calls for help from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country.
Families face 'loss, guilt and anger' as they deal with a genetic disease that has no cure or treatment
For years now, Natalia Rossiter has provided 24-hour care for her husband who has Huntington's disease, but she wonders how she can continue without psychological support.
'Welcome to fat f*** university': Fitness gymfluencers a growing 'danger' for young boys
A new wave of fitness and gym influencers is exposing young boys to a constant barrage of pursuits for physical perfection, and experts warn it poses a serious mental health risk.
A community radio presenter who attempted suicide faced 'dehumanising' hospital treatment
Patients and workers within the health system say the mistreatment of people with self-inflicted wounds is "normalised" due to a lack of training on best practice.
'It was all pretty confronting': How to support a girl who starts puberty early
Girls who go through puberty early are at higher risk of anxiety and depression than their later-developing counterparts. Why does this happen, and how can parents help kids through this time?
When 'a good night on the beers' wasn't making him happy, Luke knew he needed to take action
Queensland's Luke Hambleton uses men's circles to improve his mental health and become a better husband and dad.
'There's no time to waste': SA government looks into social media ban for children
The SA government announces what it says is an "ambitious" first step to protect children from social media and its harmful impacts on their mental health, but one expert says a blanket ban is rarely the answer.
Grieving mother finds hope in an empty warehouse
Twelve months on from a tragic crash that claimed four young lives in Bochara, Lee-Ann Elms provides a glimmer of hope to a town that was torn apart.
'How do you get past it?' One month on, Bill's clients still want to talk about Bondi Junction attack
Monday marks one month since the deadly stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction which left six people dead, as the community works through the painful process of "reclaiming" the space.
As HECS debts and house prices rise, students turn to 'little treats' to get them through
Drowning in HECS debt amid a housing affordability crisis, students are choosing frozen yoghurts and bubble teas to pep themselves up when saving feels futile.
Australia's mental health crisis is no secret — but people in the bush are dying
Trying to get an appointment with a psychologist or psychiatrist can be a battle, but for people in regional Australia it can be almost impossible. They say the lack of services is dangerous and are desperate for more support.
Mental health review findings released after woman's alleged stabbing murder
A review finds the emergency department in South Australia's largest public hospital is "not designed or resourced" to deliver effective mental health care.
Analysis
analysis:We looked at 166,000 psychiatric records. More than half showed people were admitted against their will
If you are an Australian born overseas, speak a language other than English, or you are unemployed, you are more likely to be treated for an acute mental illness against your will.
You can use music to change your mood — but there's a catch
Music can make you happy, sad and everything in between. Tracking those in-between feelings is the secret to harnessing the power of music to change your mood.
'This is unbelievably sad': Former AFL player Cam McCarthy dead at 29
Former Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney forward Cam McCarthy dies after being found unresponsive at a home in Perth's south — the fourth tragic death among ex-Dockers players in recent years.
A routine call-out for paramedic Peter Vinnicombe resulted in horrific trauma that ended his career
When a traumatic job caused paramedic Peter Vinnicombe to fear for his life, he was plunged into a deep depression. Despite the honour he felt serving as a paramedic, he doesn't think support for former first responders is good enough.
Jake's support worker tells him to settle down. Seconds later, there's a sickening crack and a cry of pain
An ABC investigation uncovers a series of allegations by former workers blowing the whistle on mistreatment, neglect and excessive use of force against people with disabilities being cared for by NDIS provider Evolution Support Services.