Mental Health

Peter was in prison when he happened to catch an episode of Australian Story about Grace Tame. When he saw her abuser — Nicolaas Bester — pop up on the screen, he says he "froze".

A new report has found almost four in 10 First Nations people are experiencing high levels of violent and aggressive racism.

Enele Maafu uses his salon skills and his love of people to boost mental health, foster connections, and combat skyrocketing living costs in his community of Mount Isa.

When Condoblin resident Ann Bowditch was quoted $14,000 per year for insurance, she constructed her own "insurance policy" and it's made her feel a lot better.

A Victorian coroner will soon examine the deaths of five young transgender women who took their own lives in Melbourne during the pandemic, but Melbourne's queer community is already working hard to support those in need.

38-year-old Joshua Clarke's love of Elvis inspired him to pursue his passion for music in an unexpected place.

Debunking myths and common misconceptions around people who are unemployed long-term.

In the space of 12 months, Natalia derailed her career, ended her relationship, spent $120,000 in savings and lost access to her kids. It started with an ADHD diagnosis.

The expert overseeing care of the Northern Territory's most vulnerable adults has explained why some face living under unnecessary guardianship orders.

A campaign encouraging men to speak up and reach out to get support when battling mental health crises, could save lives.

The night before her 19-year-old son's funeral, Rachelle Van der Loos's brother also took his own life. She has founded a charity that she hopes will spare others the loneliness she felt during that traumatic time.

A wildlife rescue volunteer called to a Tasmanian family home to assist with an injured bird went on to sexually assault several children, who since the abuse last year have "rejected contact and affection" from their mother, a court hears — with the man escaping a prison sentence.

Coffs Harbour locals have come to the aid of Rachel Hill after thieves stole her saddle and swag.

The Coffs Harbour community bands together to help Rachel Hill on her charity horse ride from Sydney to Brisbane, after thieves strike twice.

Corin Miller's culturally sensitive approach to supporting rural children with behavioural and mental health needs has won national praise.

Jarnail has always felt at home in Tasmania. But for the last few months, he's been the target of ongoing racial abuse — but rather than cop it in silence, he is speaking out in the hope it helps others.

In a NSW first, a Young Mayors program saw 1,400 high-schoolers vote in the first-ever underage preferential vote in the state. The result: these youthful visionaries now have the ear of Wollongong City Council.

Timmy Duggan was the first person from the Northern Territory to play in the NBL. Decades later, his push to get kids involved in the sport and promote healthy outcomes has seen him recognised with a national health award.

Young Australians are struggling economically and socially, with a national barometer survey highlighting a "darker" year-on-year trend as cost-of-living pressures bite.

Pushing back against the wave of meeting invitations at work could improve your mood and your productivity. Here's how to go about it.

An alleged violent altercation between a patient and one or more security guards that left other vulnerable patients shaken again puts safety at Perth Children's Hospital under the spotlight.

NSW spends the least per capita on mental health services than any other state in the country, and experts say the system is in crisis.

The first-ever bill to create a legal recreational marijuana market in Australia was lodged in federal parliament earlier this year — but not all cannabis enthusiasts are on board with the proposal to legalise it.

A coronial inquest is examining the adequacy of the care given by multiple services who dealt with her leading up to her death.

Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here's what to look for and when to get help, writes Erin Molan.