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Latest news: Mental Illness

Medicinal cannabis concerns half-baked, advocates say

Medicinal cannabis concerns half-baked, advocates say

An analysis has found no evidence medicinal cannabis is effective for treating many illnesses but advocates say more data is needed to make a definitive call.

More mental health help for struggling regional parents

More mental health help for struggling regional parents

More mental health help for struggling regional parents

More mental health help for struggling regional parents

Becoming a parent can be stressful and terrifying but if things take a dark turn, being far away from the necessary mental health services can be dangerous.

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found.

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Killer thought stabbing nurse would 'save the world'

Killer thought stabbing nurse would 'save the world'

A schizophrenic man who fatally stabbed a nurse in her home acted under 'frightening and distorted' delusions that her death would prevent the triumph of evil.

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Australian parents will receive alerts from Instagram if their children repeatedly search for terms relating to suicide or self-harm under a new feature.

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Changes are coming for Australia's largest mental health hospital after fatal incidents allegedly involving absconding patients.

Homicide cops probe 'distressing' mental hospital death

Homicide cops probe 'distressing' mental hospital death

A union is renewing its calls for action on staffing and safety concerns as police investigate the death of a patient at a mental hospital.

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Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Two escapees from mental health care were allegedly involved in incidents that killed three people, and now security arrangements are being questioned.

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Security review after deadly mental health escapes

Authorities will review security arrangements at a mental health facility after two patients were allegedly involved in fatal incidents after fleeing care.

'Very upset' husband arrested as nurse's killer flees

'Very upset' husband arrested as nurse's killer flees

'Very upset' husband arrested as nurse's killer flees

'Very upset' husband arrested as nurse's killer flees

The husband of a much-loved nurse slain by his childhood friend during a dispute over designer bags has expressed hurt at being wrongfully arrested for murder.

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

A man who allegedly murdered a stranger and hospitalised two others had recently absconded from mental health care, authorities say.

'I had to': killer's curse claim before nurse stabbed

'I had to': killer's curse claim before nurse stabbed

'I had to': killer's curse claim before nurse stabbed

'I had to': killer's curse claim before nurse stabbed

A man who raved about witchcraft during a heated dispute about designer bags is claiming he killed his childhood friend's partner during a psychotic episode.

Famed legal name found to be paranoid killer

Famed legal name found to be paranoid killer

Famed legal name found to be paranoid killer

Famed legal name found to be paranoid killer

An agitated man accused of a violent stabbing murder denied raping or touching kids and claimed he heard voices when police arrived to make their arrest.

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

A man who went on a two-month spree of posting racist, violent and homophobic threats on social media has been told his actions have no place in Australia.

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'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

Changes in the way newsrooms report on mass casualties have been proposed after the loved ones of victims of a stabbing spree were re-traumatised by coverage.

Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations

Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths.

Emergency services learn quick lessons from stabbing

A lack of communication between police and paramedics during the Bondi Junction mass stabbing was a "near miss" but improvements have already been fruitful.

Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare

The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.

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Grandma accused of killing boys waiting on psych report

Lawyers are waiting for a mental health report assessing a woman accused of murdering her two young grandsons, with her case briefly mentioned in court.

Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?

No one relishes flicking on the laptop on the first day back after the Christmas break but when are January blues really a sign of greater dissatisfaction?

One-size-fits-all approach failing to treat depression

A groundbreaking study reveals new clues about why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, prompting the need for more personalised treatments.

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Lived experience of mental health challenges is being used as the primary tool to connect with boys and young men facing their own difficulties.

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

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