New mother and baby mental health unit for Westmead Hospital
Mum-of-three Emma Britton knows just how vital the service is.
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Mental Health
Look after your mental health during lockdown
NSW Minister for Mental Health, Bronnie Taylor, Chief Psychiatrist, Dr Murray Wright and Chairman of Lifeline Australia, John Brogden are calling on
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Western Sydney psychologist unpacks the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns
As Sydney completes its seventh week of COVID-19 lockdown and cases continue to rise, it’s understandable that people across the
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Tips and support for students tackling the HSC in lockdown
Finishing high school can be stressful at the best of times, but for thousands of teenagers across Sydney the added
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Survivor uses his mental health experience to help others during lockdown
When Mitch Farrell talks to people struggling with their mental health, he can honestly say he knows how they’re feeling.
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“I don’t fall apart so easily”: Trauma survivor shares his PTSD recovery journey
Homeless at seven, Barry suffered abuse and alcoholism before he was old enough to drive. But the Harris Park resident
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Health heroes pumping out 3,318 push-ups for suicide prevention
That’s one push-up for every life lost to suicide in Australia each year.
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Free mental health workshops for parents and carers
Parents and carers can book in for free mental health workshops hosted by headspace.
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In praise of administration staff, the “lifeblood and heart” of our hospitals
Westmead Hospital and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services administrative staff were acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to patients and communities.
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Western Sydney health heroes learn how to have a life-saving conversations
Understanding how to talk about mental health is an important skill that many people can feel uncomfortable about and unprepared
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