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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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence
In recent years, incidents of violence by ‘involuntary celibates’ (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those…
Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer ‘yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed
Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders have become more prevalent, especially among young people. Demand for treatment is…
Suicide threats are a weapon of family violence. How can police balance mental health needs with protecting victims?
It’s relatively common for perpetrators of family violence to threaten suicide to control a victim-survivor’s actions. A study by the…
Does mental illness beget great poetry? These 4 poets exposed the sickness of a society that sought to contain them
The publication last year of Steven M. Weine’s Best Minds: How Allen Ginsberg Made Revolutionary Poetry from Madness has…