Fathers Day is a special day for all dads, including those in non-traditional situations.
Daddy issues
Bush boost for mental health
The State Government has announced extra money for regional mental health initiatives, but will it help?
Outing abuse in the LGBTIQ+ community
A new study has found 6 in 10 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced family or domestic violence.
Sitting is the new smoking
As we approach the 20th anniversary of World Health Day Move for Health, you may be better off having a smoke reading this than sitting down.
When is hospital restraint justified?
With hospitalisation for mental health problems more likely for young trauma survivors, decisions about behaviour management can be difficult.
The budget’s blue edge
The mental health sector was deemed a “winner” following Tuesday’s budget but some organisations still don’t feel like they are winning.
A cuppa connection
An initiative to bring the Canning community together and promote healthy wellbeing involves a simple chat over a cup of tea.
Jab delay keeps therapy pets away
While people over 50 in Perth can now get the jab, aged care residents are still missing some of their favourite visitors.
Loving funds for new mums
A South West organisation is seeking funding to keep supporting mums with perinatal depression and anxiety.
Heroes are healing from the heat
After the Wooroloo fires in February, the firefighters are recovering mentally two months on.
Are we over rape culture?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. But with rape culture rampant in our daily lives, how aware are we?
Waves of change
Women taking up surfing are changing the surfing industry. However, there is still a long way to go to break down lingering stereotypes.
War on the mind
Vietnam veterans witnessed the destructive forces of war, but many faced another lifelong battle when they came home.
For the fallen
The announcement of a royal commission into veteran and ADF member suicides is being welcomed by local support groups.
Working like a dog
The use of workplace therapy dogs is on the rise in Perth, and staff say they’re worth every cent.
He shed she shed
There are more than 100 men’s sheds in Western Australia, so why is it taking so long to find a space for a women’s one?
Greenery is not just scenery
Indoor plants now have much more than an aesthetic purpose – they are connected to our health and wellbeing.