Health 4 out of 10 Australians keep silent at work about their mental health A new study has found that four out of every ten workers who reported poor mental health in the past 12 months did not talk about it at work.
News & Views Coupled women with children experienced worse mental health during lockdown Victorian women, especially those in a couple with dependent children, experienced a greater decline in their mental health during lockdowns.
News & Views Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Zoom calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
Climate Eighty young people on their concerns, challenges and what needs fixing In youth policy and service delivery the idea of youth voice and participation is an uncontested “good thing”. But which youth voices? Who is heard and who is left out?
Women's Health News One founder’s mission to revolutionize intimacy and reinvent sex stores Lucy Wark, Founder of NORMAL, joins us this week on ‘How I manage my health’. “Investing in self-care and self-compassion is also really important.”
Women's Health News There’s too much pressure placed on waking up early: Daizy Maan How does social entrepreneur, Daizy Maan, keep her health in check? For a start, she bases her routine around her energy levels.
News & Views How to look after your mental health if you’re at home with COVID A GP and mental health clinician offers some tips to support your mental health if you get COVID and are isolating at home.
Health Men’s mental health strongly connected to their partner’s employment status, new research shows New research shows that men’s mental wellbeing is measurably responsive to their partner’s employment status in a way it’s never been before.
Business Mental health startup Inspiretek eyes $50 million valuation and US launch following seed round Inspiretek has just closed a $2.5 million seed round, and is already gearing up for a Series A that will value the business at $50 million.
News & Views Data shows increase in suicides in young women in Victoria More teenage girls and young women died by suicide in Victoria in 2021 compared to recent years, new coroners data reveals.
Health Our mental health system’s failure to uphold women’s rights to dignity, safety and respect must be addressed No one should be denied access to basic healthcare provisions when vulnerable due to lack of service safety, writes Naomi Fryers.
News & Views Paid work, care work, mental labour: The triple load impacting women’s health There’s a triple load facing womens that’s been made heavier during the pandemic. Here’s what needs to be done.