Tag: headspace
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An ode to R U OK

R U OK? Day is one of many days that has great intentions, but how does it look in practice for those with mental health issues?
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Why are university students so prone to mental illness?
More than 1.4 million students currently attend Australian universities; where uni is known as a time for fun, independence and the transition to adulthood.
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Mental health among uni students hits new lows

By Emily Cosenza, Alyssa McKellar and Emma Warren. A study by mental health foundation, Headspace, has found that around 80 per cent of students feel anxiety, and a lack of energy and motivation. The study, which asked students about the previous 12 months, also found that one in three students thought about self-harm or suicide…
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One talk at a time: combating the mental ill-health of young men

By Dante DeBono National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Headspace, has launched a campaign encouraging fathers to talk about mental health with their sons. The campaign advises fathers about how to recognise the warning signs of mental health issues and how to support their child through difficult times. It also raises awareness of the services and…
