News in Mind

‘Situation dire’: Aboriginal child suicide inquest lays bare intergenerational trauma

February 19, 2019 - (0) comments

A coronial inquest into the suicide deaths of Aboriginal young people in the Kimberley region has recommended the introduction of a cashless welfare card, a banned drinkers register and voluntary boarding school placements. The findings, delivered on Thursday, come after […]

Here’s How To Effectively Talk To Your Kids About Depression

February 18, 2019 - (0) comments

Nearly 20 years later, I still remember the struggle of growing up with a parent who had depression. As a child, I didn’t understand what my mother was going through. I remember her seeking treatment and asking my dad where she was. […]

For people at risk of mental illness, having access to treatment early can help

February 18, 2019 - (0) comments

How can we best help Australians who are at risk of developing a mental health disorder? A new recommendation to expand the Better Access initiative would open up government-subsidised psychological care to this effect. The recommendation is one of 14 […]

When is Mindful Eating an effective strategy for Eating Disorders?

February 15, 2019 - (0) comments

Mindful Eating is often promoted and supported in the treatment of eating disorders. It is important to point out though that the majority of research and evidence for mindful eating has been focused on overeating, bulimia and binge eating disorder […]