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Director of Child Health at Royal Children’s Hospital says Australia should be more cautious about ADHD diagnoses

It’s one of the most prevalent disorders in the country and growing at alarming speeds. But one doctor says there’s a dark side to the ADHD “crisis”.
March 19, 2025
4 min read

Alarming research shows extent of mental health ‘crisis’ in Australia

One in three Aussies are battling regularly feeling drained and burnt out. This is just one of the findings of alarming new research, as experts call for action to fix the “overwhelmed” mental health system.
March 19, 2025
3 min read

Australians living with disability are struggling to access mental health care in regional areas

The comparatively high rates of poor mental health among people with a disability have been linked to a number of factors including low levels of employment, bullying and discrimination.
Tess Herbert
11 Jan 2022
5 min read

Spotlight falls on ‘forgotten people’ of mental health care

New analysis highlights huge life expectancy gaps for those with severe mental illness – and suggests a funding shortfall of around $8 billion.
11 Jan 2022
5 min read