Tag: mental health
Mental health care is a rewarding career
For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every...
A sad day for senior citizen
A Wyndham woman has called for improved treatment for senior citizens who have a mental illness, after her own experience with the health system.
Norma...
Williamstown mum shares son’s drug fight
Almost two years ago, a Williamstown couple faced one of the biggest crises of their lives when their son had a severe psychotic episode...
Wade Noonan tells how trauma took its toll
All the goodness in former police minister Wade Noonan’s life had been drained; he could no longer find enjoyment in anything.
So the Williamstown MP...
Songwriter plays for mental health awareness
Picking up the bass guitar and singing means much more than just making music for Jo Maria.
The Braybrook songwriter has found a peace and...
Breakdown becomes a positive turning point
Tears streamed down Simone Outteridge’s face as the frustration of losing her car keys reduced this once strong, confident and successful woman to hysterical...
Mother slams Safe Schools fear mongering
The mother of a transgender child has slammed criticism by politicians of an anti-bullying program as “ill-informed fear mongering”.
The Safe Schools program is under...
Seven week wait for youth mental health help
Young people in Hobsons Bay are facing a seven-week wait for counselling as figures show they are more likely to experience mental health issues...