High school was a struggle… the noisy classrooms, the social expectations, the endless demands. When I first started skipping school and flunking out of class it was put down to my early diagnosis of bipolar at 14 and the trauma […]
Mindy Mackay had a successful career as an Electronic Warfare Operator with the Australian Army when traumatic work experiences left her struggling to function. Whilst doing rehab, Mindy discovered a love for jiujitsu that helped her rebuild her life. I
My daughter was born on a golden Brisbane winter morning. The pregnancy with this first baby had been uneventful. I was well informed and idealistic. She arrived squalling and sizeable on her due date, after 33 hours of labour by
This Mother’s Day, we’d like to recognise all the women who play a caring role in our lives. Caring for someone with complex mental health needs can be overwhelming and sometimes quite lonely, but there are some simple actions you can
“Having a bipolar episode, is different, in every decade of your life.” This is what the psychiatrist told me, when I confessed I was having an affair, had changed my career to being a Landscape Gardener, was organising my divorce,
Supporting Young People’s Mental Health Journey When mental health challenges disrupt a young person’s life, it’s common that the path to recovery can feel overwhelming for the individual. Stride Mental Health’s Youth Step Up Step Down (YSUSD) service in Cairns
As we step into a new year, many of us take the time to reflect on the past and think about how we can create positive change in our lives. For those on a mental health recovery journey, the new
Mental Health Australia was pleased to contribute to the Australian Government’s consultation on the future of the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC). The NMHC has a critical role in monitoring the performance of our mental health and suicide prevention systems,
The Mental Health Australia Annual Report 2023-2024 and Financial Report 2023-2024 was tabled at our Annual General Meeting on 12 November 2024.
Mental Health Australia has provided a submission to the National Suicide Prevention Office’s consultation on their draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. This submission supports the proposed whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention, and makes recommendations to support implementation
