Mental Health

Beach cleans aren’t just good for the sea – they can boost your mental health and encourage better behaviour

I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity…

6 months ago

Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos

It’s not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or…

6 months ago

Surviving breast cancer: Nigerian women share their stories

“I believe I will still beat it again.” These are the words of a Nigerian woman, Didi, who feared a…

6 months ago

Mental health targets aren’t enough – unless NZ backs them up with more detail and funding

On the face of it, the government’s recently announced targets for improving mental health care are laudable. But without more…

6 months ago

Mental health services that consult with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people

Aboriginal Elders in Perth are working with mainstream mental health service leaders to improve mental health services for their community.…

6 months ago

By revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans

On June 5, 2024, the Boston Red Sox placed relief pitcher Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list. It wasn’t…

6 months ago

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing.…

6 months ago

Another national park season is here. Let’s help the parks embrace our arrival

In June 2020, three months after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, health officials adjusted initial restrictions to allow…

6 months ago

Election 2024: lacklustre promises mean mental health loses regardless of who wins the vote

According to many experts, the UK is experiencing a mental health crisis. In England alone, an estimated 1.2 million people…

6 months ago

Mental health services are overloaded. We should pay them a bonus to improve your care

Australia’s mental health-care system is struggling to cope with the demand. But more money won’t necessarily mean everyone gets the…

6 months ago

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