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Beyond the tabletop: can D and D support social and emotional wellbeing?

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Featuring across a range of pop culture, including hit series Stranger Things, the timeless tabletop game, Dungeons and Dragons celebrated...

Artificial Intelligent love for human loneliness

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One in five Australians will experience mental health issues. With loneliness has been held as a strong factor for this,...

Overcoming Educational Barriers to Become a Teacher: Thomas Le

News Stories of Community Resilience

STORIES OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE EPISODE DESCRIPTION Thomas discusses with Christopher several barriers he faced on his educational journey, from learning...

Surfers making waves in Canberra

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In an unusual pairing, surfers made waves in Parliament House this week to launch the ‘Parliamentary Friends of Surfing’ group....

Exposure to artificial light linked to poor mental health

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A study has found that increased night time light exposure raises the risk of mental health disorders, including depression and...

Mental health award for resounding leadership

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This week, the Australian Mental Health Prize winners were announced for contribution of their work in the mental health space.The...

New book challenges traditional view of mental health

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Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive believe psychiatry has it wrong. Dr Taylor is a chartered psychologist, while Ms Shrive is...

World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend

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This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day, an event to remember those who have passed away and to show support...

Kids More Reliant on Anxiety Meds

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The use of Anxiety meds is up in both young people and the broader population, according to new research. But...

Psychedelic Drugs for Mental Illness

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Psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, is currently being explored as a potential treatment for various mental illnesses. Researchers are conducting clinical...