mental health

Do women need more sleep than men? On average, yes. But women need more support to recharge and recover across the day, and at night.

Speaking openly with children about tough issues builds trust, resilience, and helps them feel safe and genuinely supported.

The “menopausal load” names the emotional, mental, physical, and social burdens women carry silently through midlife and beyond.

Sarah’s death is a tragic illustration that we need to do more for women experiencing mental health challenges in the perinatal period.

Matrescence defines the developmental process of becoming a mother. It’s the antidote to the harmful and biologically impossible ‘bounce back’ paradigm.

One in two Australian women are experiencing a mental health issue, while almost one in four women have a serious condition. 

Nearly one in four Aussie teens face mental health struggles by Year 10, with girls and gender-diverse youth hardest hit.

We must talk about what happens when data like this is published: who uses it, what for, and whose interests it is placed in service to argue for.

The new ADHD reform is being hailed for increasing “access” and “efficiency.” But when systems prioritise speed, they miss people.

As a psychologist, I often hear some version of the same question ‘…What can I do with all of this pain?’.

Social justice lawyer Andrea Christie-David has been appointed Director- Mental Health at Bupa, where she’ll lead a launch of clinics.

Becoming a mum is life- changing, beautiful, overwhelming, and at times, deeply isolating. Here’s how you can build better connections.