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Article — 2 May 2022
Around half the trans and gender diverse population will experience anxiety, depression or both at some point in their adult lives, and this is up to three quarters for young people. Unfortunately, many trans and/or gender diverse young people report self-harm or suicide attempts.
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Article — 2 May 2022
The year 2020 was a turning point for mental health in Australia. The Productivity Commission handed down the final report of a once in a generation Inquiry into Mental Health.
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Article — 2 May 2022
Australia is a multicultural country, and as our cultural, linguistic and religious diversity continues to grow, it is essential that mental health services reflect and respond well to the emerging needs of our multicultural population, especially if they are to deliver safe, quality and equitabl
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Article — 2 May 2022
Australia is a country where natural disasters are a constant. Bushfires, floods, drought, severe storms, cyclones and seasonal weather events are common and sadly cyclical for many communities.
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Article — 2 May 2022
Through the NDIS people with psychosocial disability often look to engage services to deliver recovery-oriented psychosocial support.
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Article — 2 May 2022
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Mental Health Australia welcomed the National Cabinet’s attention on mental health impacts of the pandemic and social distancing restrictions.
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Article — 2 May 2022
All Australians should have the opportunity to access appropriate help and support for their mental health, no matter where they live.
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Article — 2 May 2022
Many government inquiries and research reports have detailed over decades the detrimental impact of stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental ill health.
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Article — 2 May 2022
Mental Health Australia is a member of the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance who advocate to workplaces to take active steps to create mentally healthy workplaces, and that all people in the workplace, including those who experience mental health difficulties, their families and those who assis
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Article — 4 May 2022
As many Australians work out what an increase in interest rates will mean for their weekly or monthly budget, on top of the already increasing costs of food, petrol and more, Mental Health Australia is calling on all parties and candidates in the Federal Election to consider what these increased