Is it a good idea to have dogs in school classrooms? Some say dogs have a calming influence, others have concerns.
Should schools have pets?
Catching kindness
The pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. In WA, volunteers like Stephanie Dekens are helping to take the load off the frontline.
Health kick for WA schools
The grants are about promoting healthy behaviours in a range of areas.
The cuddly cult of djungelskog
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of behaviours. One of the more unusual is the trend of adults reverting to a love of cuddly toys.
Hot and bothered
As temperatures begin to climb for another hot summer, climate anxiety and helplessness is getting worse in young people.
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
What we don’t say
Intergenerational trauma among Asian migrants can lead to an inability to express emotions, even to their loved ones.
For the love of trees
Tree loss around Perth is causing ‘urban heat islands’. Different organisations are working in some of the hottest areas to green up the ‘burbs.
Daddy issues
Fathers Day is a special day for all dads, including those in non-traditional situations.
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.