Cleansing the air for new digs
A smoking ceremony was held on the grounds of Cumberland Hospital this week to celebrate collaboration between mental health staff and the Aboriginal communities of Western Sydney.
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Mental Health
‘Yummy mummy nonsense is not real life’: Star journalist shares postnatal depression battle
Wrapping all the carving knives and putting them in the bin was the moment star journalist Jessica Rowe knew she
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Psychologists heal the trauma of war
Survivors bearing the mental scars of war, terror and extreme poverty get the expert care and support they need from Transcultural Mental Health.
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Goodbye Instagram likes: Mental health expert praises social media giant’s move
A western Sydney mental health expert has praised Instagram’s move to trial the removal of likes on posts, following a
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Cumberland Hospital celebrates our Indigenous past, present and future
An event at Cumberland Hospital today emphasised the importance of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people in western Sydney.
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Don’t mask your feelings
Five men take their own life every day in Australia.
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$64 million for community mental health
People in NSW living with complex mental illness will be supported to live well and participate in their communities through a $64 million investment over three years.
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Remember those who may feel lonely this time of year
People who may need assistance or support during the holiday period are being reminded to call for help.
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Australian-first: wearable device to improve youth mental heath
In an Australian first, an innovative new program will be piloted in Western Sydney to test how wearable e-health devices
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Striking a chord with mental health
In celebration of World Mental Health Day, a concert with participation of consumers and staff was presented by the Mental Health Service at Blacktown Hospital.
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