Time to tackle this crisis in our community

Time to tackle this crisis in our community

We are facing a very real crisis in our community with the way the attitudes and behaviour of young men towards women is being shaped.

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Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so,should you?

Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so,should you?

Self-hypnosis apps are becoming increasingly popular for managing stress and anxiety. But are they actually safe to use?

  • byNell Geraets
After months of carrying my possessions on my back,I emerged a new woman

After months of carrying my possessions on my back,I emerged a new woman

A five-month trek across New Zealand wasn’t just an adventure,it was a chance to find myself again.

  • byLaura Waters
Burnout,shortages:Killing spree puts psychiatry struggles in spotlight

Burnout,shortages:Killing spree puts psychiatry struggles in spotlight

Joel Cauchi targeted women during Saturday’s attack. While his overall motivations remain unclear,his mental health has been raised as a contributing factor,highlighting support needed across the sector.

  • byCourtney Kruk
Alexandra has been in pain for eight years. New treatment is helping her cope

Alexandra has been in pain for eight years. New treatment is helping her cope

The emotional side of chronic pain is often overlooked. Now,a new approach to treatment is attempting to address the oversight.

  • bySarah Berry
Zsofi struggled to get timely access to a psychiatrist,so she ended up in an inpatient ward
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Zsofi struggled to get timely access to a psychiatrist,so she ended up in an inpatient ward

Hundreds of psychiatrists have written to Health Minister Mark Butler about severe workforce shortages that are affecting patient care.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
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I’m a twin. Why do people think we’re so creepy?
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Family

I’m a twin. Why do people think we’re so creepy?

As far as my sister and I are concerned,it’s the photos of single children that are disturbing.

  • byHelena de Bres
She’s a sociopath – and a therapist. This is what she wants you to know about her

She’s a sociopath – and a therapist. This is what she wants you to know about her

Patric Gagne explains the ins,outs and myths of her condition.

  • byDavid Marchese
Talking openly about our exes shows maturity. So why is it still taboo?

Talking openly about our exes shows maturity. So why is it still taboo?

At our recent wedding,my husband and I didn’t try to hide the fact we’d both been married before.

  • byMelissa Singer
At 17,I started pulling out my hair. I thought I was the only one who did it

At 17,I started pulling out my hair. I thought I was the only one who did it

My secret habit gave me a sense of comfort.

  • byAdele Dumont
Violence,anxiety in students as young as 5:Marks of the COVID generation

Violence,anxiety in students as young as 5:Marks of the COVID generation

In part two of this series,experts discuss reports of students struggling and teachers being physically attacked in the aftermath of school closures during the pandemic.

  • byJordan Baker andLucy Carroll