Mental health
Is menopause killing women’s work, or is ‘garbage data’ trashing the brand? A Senate inquiry must decide
Claims that large numbers of women are quitting the workforce early because menopause is not supported are unfounded and being pushed as fact, risking women’s economic security, critics say.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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Yes, they make us feel better. But your pet is not your therapist
When did we get to the point that people come second to animals and a human needs to explain why they don’t wish to share space with your pet?
- by Bianca Denny
Three ways to reduce the negative effects of stress
Feeling like you’ll sink if you stop swimming? Try these psychiatrist suggested tips.
- by Christopher W.T. Miller
Resilience isn’t just for Olympians. Here’s how you can master it
The Olympics is always a masterclass in resilience, but what exactly does it mean to be resilient – and how can we get there ourselves?
- by Nell Geraets
When Ollie took a pill, he didn’t realise it would be a ‘never-ending trip’
From medical trials to magic mushrooms, psychedelics are back in the spotlight. But for those with the little-known condition HPPD, the side effects never end.
- by Tim Elliott
Hunter had friends and a busy job. He still felt something was missing
It’s been described as a “silent epidemic”; now a NSW parliamentary inquiry will shine a spotlight on the distress triggered by a lack of social connection.
- by Megan Gorrey
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ALP
‘Too-hard basket’: The workplace stigma against one in five Australians
One in four bosses would not hire someone with depression or bipolar disorder, according to a report that has revealed the depth of mental health discrimination in the workplace.
- by Broede Carmody
Could your phone be the key to a good night’s rest?
While not meant to replace medical guidance, current smartphones come with tools intended to gently ease you into slumberland by putting you in the right frame of mind.
- by J.D. Biersdorfer
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Naked City
Life as a country cop: When the road death isn’t a statistic, it’s a neighbour
It’s not the remoteness of rural policing that’s the greatest challenge, it’s the intimacy – as retired police officer and writer Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas knows.
- by John Silvester
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Autism
My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
Being told I was neurodivergent was like discovering you’ve been wearing a silly hat since the day you were born, though no one ever thought to mention it.
- by Mike Knapp
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COVID inquiry
COVID left us poorer, sicker and with a big financial headache, inquiry told
Businesses, unions, health experts and the education sector say Australia needs to prepare for future pandemics to avoid repeating mistakes that are still being felt in some parts of the nation.
- by Shane Wright