Mental health
Opinion
Opinion
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now, in the face of it all we are frustratingly impotent. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
- by Kerri Sackville
Latest
A voice in Katherine’s head tells her she is ‘ugly’, but help for her common condition may be on the way
People with body dysmorphia process what they see differently, research has found, and really perceive flaws in their appearance that others cannot.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Employers spruik workplace wellbeing services. But who is picking up the phone?
More workers are accessing their company’s Employee Assistance Program, but psychologists and researchers have questioned whether the system is working.
- by Mary Ward
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them
Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
- by Luke Benedictus
Magazine
Good Weekend
The July 6 Edition
Runner Nedd Brockmann’s epic new plan | Turning a bad ex into good TV | Funny girl Julia Louis-Dreyfus on serious choices | Why your wine is more alcoholic
In Depth
Paris 2024
‘The weight of expectation was crippling’: How to avoid choking at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique – and so is the pressure that comes with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
- by Greg Baum
Exclusive
Healthcare
Victoria’s primary care clinics face funding cuts in budget crisis
Priority primary care clinics, promised in 2022 as Daniel Andrews’ solution to the health crisis, are facing cutbacks as the Victorian budget grapples with debt.
- by Rachel Eddie and Kieran Rooney
Paul Kent guilty of street brawl as court rejects mental health claim
NRL journalist Paul Kent has pleaded guilty to a drunken street brawl after 11 hours at a pub, failing to convince a court he should be dealt with under mental health laws.
- by Perry Duffin
Mental health programs in firing line of hospital budget cuts
As hospitals continue to search for savings, Victorian mental health programs, including those for children, could be hit with redundancies and hiring freezes.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Does having people over make you anxious? Here’s how to overcome it
Hosting a dinner or party should be fun, not overwhelming. Here’s how to have a great time without sweating the small stuff.
- by Nell Geraets
Medicare for pets? Government urged to consider subsidising vet fees
The state government should consider subsidising pet care to address burnout, stress and suicide among vets, a NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends.
- by Amber Schultz