How to start the conversation this R U OK? Day
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Suicide is a major public health issue that kills more than 3,000 Australians a year. Suicide remains so significant, that young Australians are now more...
Jared Widdison
Jared specialises in men’s mental health advocacy and is committed to supporting suicide prevention in the community. He utilises recovery based frameworks to assist self-determination. Jared has professional experience in both government and community sectors and a holistic understanding of support services.
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Maintaining your mental health as a new dad
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Becoming a new dad can be scary, exciting, extremely challenging, and rewarding. With the transition to fatherhood comes a change in the dynamics in how...
Prioritising self-care
Friday, 12 October 2018
There are multiple challenges in life that can exacerbate stress, create disillusionment, and contribute to burnout. It is important that these challenges are managed in...
Understanding bipolar disorder
Friday, 23 March 2018
It’s natural to experience mood changes throughout life, depending on what’s happening in your day and in your life. Highs and lows are to be...
Suicide in Australia: how you can help
Friday, 23 March 2018
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australians aged between 15 and 44 (ABS, Causes of Death, 2015). Latest studies show that these statistics...
How to start a conversation this R U OK? Day
Friday, 23 March 2018
R U OK? Day is a great opportunity to check in with family, friends or co-workers that may be suffering mental health issues in silence....
Mental Health of Australian Men
Friday, 23 March 2018
Each year approximately 1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2007), the most common forms of mental illness...