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You can hardly open a social media channel without seeing commentary about 13 Reasons Why – a Netflix drama series that explores a range of issues affecting young people, including suicide. The media across the world have been asking whether this a responsible and safe representation of suicide, and now the Australia media has followed suit.
On this day in 2008, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the nation for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted upon Australia’s First Nations Peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations.
Today, many individuals and communities will come together to recognise what’s great about Australia and being Australian.
This week, Dr Gavin Hazel and Liz Kemp from the Child, Youth, Wellbeing and Research team of the Hunter Institute of Mental Health will be attending 30th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) International Conference.
The team at the Hunter Institute of Mental Health were very saddened today to learn of the passing of Barbara Hocking, a longtime friend of our organisation who worked tirelessly as a leader in the mental health and suicide prevention sector to reduce stigma of people affected by mental illness.
It’s important for us to remember that every day, every week and every month we should prioritise our mental health and wellbeing.
Tomorrow, the Hunter Institute of Mental Health will present findings from its recent study into the wellbeing of early career teachers in NSW at this year’s New Activist Conference.
The Hunter Institute of Mental Health is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our founding Director Professor Trevor Waring over the weekend.
Today, Newcastle was named as one of four trial sites for Australia’s largest integrated suicide prevention program roll-out in NSW.
The Hunter Institute of Mental Health, together with the Australian Psychological Society and Early Childhood Australia, has today released an issues paper recognising the importance of the early childhood years for mental health and wellbeing.
Prevention First: A prevention and promotion framework for mental health