Tag Archive for: Suicide and self-harm

Woman helping her friend with mental health issues at Christmas by taking her on a walk outside

Don’t leave anyone lonely: make a place for your friends this Christmas

Christmas can be a lonely time. There are thousands of reasons why people experience mental health issues at Christmas, which is why it’s important to keep an eye on friends, family members and even strangers. Doing your part can make a big…
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Psychologist helping girl with different types of depression in a therapy session

Depression: here’s what it looks like

What is depression? Feeling sad, moody or down is common. But if you feel low or empty for weeks, months or years, you might be depressed. Depression is a serious, but common, mental health issue. One in sixteen people in Australia are affected…
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Woman in hoodie sitting on the beach on a winter morning

Suicide: signs to watch out for and questions to ask

It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your background is or what you do for a living, suicide can and does affect all people. In Australia, suicide has been described as a ‘significant health problem’, according to the Australian…
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Asian man looking out of a window

Why it’s OK not to be OK

Think back to all the times someone has asked you how you’re feeling. Be honest with yourself. How many times have you told the truth? How many times have you told them you’re not feeling OK? Once? Twice? Never? Don’t worry if you haven’t…
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