Exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression. But how much do you need? Editors' Picks More than 1,000 research trials found clear evidence to back exercise as a way to improve depression, anxiety and psychological distress.
ACT’s resource to give optimal psychosocial conditions for public servants February 24, 2023 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory The ACT public service has produced a guide on mental health risks to assist agencies in committing to a safer working environment.
Chronic health issues generally higher among native English-speakers, new data tool shows February 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Chronic health issues are reported in more Australians from English-speaking backgrounds, a new AIHW report has found.
Premium Insights and analysis Why vicarious trauma is a serious concern for public servants February 8, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Australian Capital Territory Many public servants are routinely exposed to trauma in their role but likely haven’t received the support they need.
Whistleblowers need their own agency, says Jeff Morris February 1, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal A former whistleblower says the newly released Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 is deficient.
Bruinsma on building back better after a disaster January 31, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment Rina Bruinsma, National Emergency Management Agency deputy coordinator, is drawn to the intersection between climate change and people.
Home Affairs disagrees with unvaccinated detainee family visits recommendation January 23, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Home Affairs said policies for family visits in detention centres follow advice from federal, state, and territory health jurisdictions.
Australians’ mental health battered by intense climate disasters January 20, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new survey by the Climate Council and Beyond Blue demonstrates climate disasters have had a “profound” impact on mental health.
Australia’s strategic framework for reckoning with COVID into the new year December 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The health minister has released an updated roadmap for Australia’s changing COVID-19 measures, signed off by the national cabinet last week.
2022 NSW public servant of the year on working during the Lismore floods December 8, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social Amanda Causley is NSW’s 2022 public servant of the year for her side role of welfare services area coordinator during the Lismore floods.
When does mental distress become a mental illness? December 7, 2022 By Louise Stone Editors' Picks Mental distress can be a temporary reaction or the start of a serious mental illness. An individual strategy is important to manage either.
‘Like moving house’: Vic public servants on what to expect post election November 28, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News The Victorian Public Service is reminded of the importance of mental health in anticipation of a heavy post-election workload.
Alarming report reveals suicide rates of current and former ADF personnel November 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Defence AIHW said the publication of the data is intended to inform improvements to mental health and suicide awareness.
Premium Columnists Australia’s high rate of incarceration is a poor economic choice November 10, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Australian Capital Territory Incarceration in Australia costs $330 per prisoner per day. A community corrections order, by contrast, costs a mere $30 per prisoner per day.
Premium Interviews Report warns workplaces must get a grip on strategies to nurture mental health November 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Mental health-related claims at work are ‘blowing out’ and the problem will be threefold in less than a decade, says Cassandra Winzar.