3 d. ago ‘It’s horrific’: Myer investigates mental health provider as counsellors claim unpaid fees

D’Accord OAS managing director dismissed counsellors trying to recoup their debts as he went on multiple lavish Mediterranean holidays.

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6 d. ago Considering AI for therapy? Here are five important things to know first

As more people turn to AI in lieu of expensive, inaccessible therapy, experts are expressing their growing concerns about the ‘better than nothing’ option for mental health support.

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1 week ago The Aussie Stranger Things star who was fired for chasing his indie dreams

Returning to acting – and soon to direct for the first time – Dacre Montgomery describes his mental health struggles as a superpower.

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1 week ago ‘Totally destructive’: Major mental health provider threatens its counsellors

Gino Carrafa has a penchant for extravagant holidays and inspirational quotes. Now his company is threatening therapists after refusing to pay them for months.

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1 week ago It took a suicide attempt at 16 for Dee to get mental health support. Now a mother, she wants change

Large-scale issues such as housing pressures and climate change are fuelling a mental health crisis among young Australians, experts say.

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1 week ago ‘Better headspace’: Why missing a final two years ago will help Tim Membrey this time around

The last time he was due to play in a final, Tim Membrey had to withdraw because of his ailing mental health. Two years on, he’s glad he stepped away, and ready to take the September stage glad he stepped away.

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1 week ago Stars praise Smith for 'vulnerable' mental health revelation

At the AFL Awards night, Bailey Smith revealed he voluntarily spent a month in a psychiatric ward while recovering from a serious knee injury, earning a powerful standing ovation for his candour and high praise from the Australian sports community.

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2 w. ago ‘I went through a really dark time’: Bailey Smith’s brave revelation at All

Smith gave a stark insight into his mental health challenges last year when he battled injury while playing at his former club, the Western Bulldogs.

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2 w. ago When Benn’s son died, he couldn’t leave the house. Then he found a way to push through

Most of us feel anxious at some point in our lives but, for some, the experience can be overwhelming. But there is a pathway to better mental health.

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2 w. ago Workers’ mental health compo claims being rejected at twice the rate

WorkSafe figures mapping changes to Victoria’s compensation scheme since eligibility was tightened show a significant jump in the number of mental health claims being knocked back.

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3 w. ago ‘It’s not rocket science’: How your neighbourhood could improve your mental health

What difference does where you live make to your mental wellbeing? Quite a bit actually. Here’s what great neighbourhoods have in common.

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