mental health
Too Close For Comfort: What To Do When You Feel Awkward Around People
Imogen, a transwoman in her early 30s, came to me for help with what she called her “social awkwardness”. At first, she was easily irritable with me because “everyone I’ve talked to about my problem keeps telling me it’s social anxiety.” She expected that I would do the same. “I’m not anxious around people and …
Study Confirms A Simple Way Of Dramatically Improving Trans Kids’ Mental Health
Allowing transgender young people to use their chosen names significantly reduces their risk of depression and suicide, according to a new study by the University of Texas. Researchers interviewed 129 US transgender young people aged 15 to 21, asking if they were able to use their chosen names when at school, home, work, and with …
Singer Sam Smith Reveals Why He’s Quit Drinking
British singer Sam Smith has opened up about the anxiety he still feels before going on stage and how it influenced his recent decision to quit alcohol. The singer told The Sun newspaper, “I get massive anxiety. I really struggle. I was so nervous at the Grammys this year. “I thought I would be more …
New LGBTIQ Support Group Starting Soon On Brisbane’s Bayside
A new support group for LGBTIQ people in the Redlands on Brisbane’s bayside is meeting for the first time next month. Since 2000, the Bayside Initiatives Group (BIG) in Capalaba has supported mental health consumers throughout the Redlands by offering one-on-one and group peer support and providing a welcoming sanctuary where members can feel safe …
Youth Mental Health Groups Get $100 Million Federal Funding Boost
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced an injection of more than $100 million into national youth mental health services to assist young Australians seeking help for depression and anxiety. Mr Hunt said the initiatives receiving the funding would help schools and communities support the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and respond to …
Movember 2017: How You Can Help Tackle Australia’s Men’s Health Crisis
From today, millions of people all over the world will be growing and grooming dapper moustaches for a very good cause. Movember raises awareness and vital funds for male cancers, mental health and suicide prevention and encourages men to speak up and talk openly with each other about their health. Movember Foundation CEO Owen Sharp …
Colton Haynes Opens Up About Battling Anxiety: ‘You’re Not Alone’
Colton Haynes has opened up about his struggle with depression and anxiety in an important message on World Mental Health Day. The American Horror Story actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday to post a photo of himself to Instagram and wrote to his followers: “This is a photo I took of myself about a …
Netflix adds new warnings to teen suicide drama ’13 Reasons Why’
Netflix has responded to concerns from mental health experts over its teen suicide drama 13 Reasons Why by adding more warnings to the show. The show has been both criticised and praised since its release on March 31 for its portrayal of a group of high school students dealing with the suicide of a fellow …