Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Mental Illness

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

A post office in a small Tasmanian township is proving that the community that exercises (and laughs) together, stays together.

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

Professionals at the coal face of the domestic violence response have divulged spotty instruction and systemic failures to a parliamentary inquiry.

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

Social workers, nurses, midwives and psychiatrists receive scant coaching on how to deal with victims of domestic violence, federal politicians have heard.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Students encouraged to plant seeds, not doubts

Students encouraged to plant seeds, not doubts

A search for wellbeing and improved mental health doesn't need to be subdued, as thousands of dancing and cheering students recently learned.

Inquiry launched after slain girl's parents' plea

Inquiry launched after slain girl's parents' plea

The workings of a mental health review tribunal will be examined after a 10-year-old girl was killed in a rural town by a young person known to her.

'Niggling doubt': world-record setter reveals struggles

'Niggling doubt': world-record setter reveals struggles

The nation's largest youth wellbeing event featured a stirring call to arms to inspire students to overcome the challenges they face.

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Killer mum's chilling searches before slaying kids

Killer mum's chilling searches before slaying kids

Killer mum's chilling searches before slaying kids

Killer mum's chilling searches before slaying kids

A mother adopting a mental health defence after stabbing her two children to death googled arteries dozens of times and penned a note asking for forgiveness.

'Good thanks': farmer's mental health story hits home

'Good thanks': farmer's mental health story hits home

'Good thanks': farmer's mental health story hits home

'Good thanks': farmer's mental health story hits home

A farmer's vulnerable story about seeking treatment for depression has struck a chord across Australia as communities work to bring more help to the bush.

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

More harmed than harmful: the truth about schizophrenia

Dr James McLure works on developing treatment for schizophrenia. Having spent years battling his own psychosis, it's a disease he has particular insight into.

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

The greatest risk of major depression for new mothers is two weeks after giving birth, a study has revealed, sparking calls for better screening and support.

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

A school principal has praised the courage of staff who rushed to his aid after being stabbed, as the teacher who attacked him was handed a jail sentence.

'Perfect': carer's family reacts to murderer's jailing

'Perfect': carer's family reacts to murderer's jailing

'Perfect': carer's family reacts to murderer's jailing

'Perfect': carer's family reacts to murderer's jailing

A murderer, who killed his live-in carer with a hammer in their home, has been jailed for more than two decades, much to the relief of the victim's family.

'Snapped': inside teacher's knife attack on principal

'Snapped': inside teacher's knife attack on principal

'Snapped': inside teacher's knife attack on principal

'Snapped': inside teacher's knife attack on principal

A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher's stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Book shines light on women who've won through history

Journalist Antoinette Lattouf has released a new book celebrating women in Australian history who have defied expectations and secured landmark changes.

Aboriginal life expectancy a factor in murder sentence

A man will spend at least another 11 years in prison after he was sentenced over the grisly murder of a 72-year-old man in his home.

Family's 'life sentence' after carer murdered by friend

The family of a much-loved carer who was murdered by his friend and patient say they have been handed a life sentence following his brutal death.

Man in court months after mental health hospital death

Detectives are continuing to sift through forensic evidence after a psychiatric patient allegedly murdered another man in a mental health hospital.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

How extreme Aussie weather is fuelling 'eco-anxiety'

More than half of Australians say they are giving up on regular hobbies such as gardening and playing sport due to stress brought on by extreme weather.

Service to help mums and dads thrive, not just survive

New and expectant parents will have free and accessible mental health support with the first Gidget House in South Australia, joining dozens across the nation.

Carlton supporting Hollands after mental health episode

The AFL has been in contact with Carlton about how to best support Elijah Hollands following the Blues utility's concerning performance against Collingwood.

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

Chilling question before children thrown in river

A mentally ill woman who tried to drown two children in a river was not responsible for the incident due to her mental state, a judge has found.

Kanye offers to see Jewish community before UK festival

As calls mount for Kanye West to be ditched from a London festival, he's offering to meet Britain's Jewish community amid anger over his anti-Semitic comments.

New mental health unit set to curb hospital violence

Patients experiencing aggression or distress will be re-diverted to a new mental health unit as a hospital tries to prevent violence against workers.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria United Kingdom Australian Rules Football Unrest, Conflicts and War Arts, Culture and Entertainment Health Environmental Issue Police South Australia Homicide Indigenous People Crime Music Children Social Issue Science and Technology

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here