Adult colouring books have become widespread in recent years, driving up book sales from one million colouring books sold in 2014 to 12 million in 2015 (based on US statistics).[1] Adults are using the simple, nostalgic pastime of their childhood as a way to relax, unwind and even to ease stress or anxiety. Adult colouring […]
Fact Sheets
We have a variety of Fact Sheets providing you with information about many aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
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Collective Purpose Speaker Series
WayAhead, in partnership with Being and Mental Health Carers NSW, have launched a speaker series inviting members of the public interested in mental health to hear from a prominent members of the NSW mental health sector. Read MoreThe Mind Reader
Writing responsibly about mental health
One of the most significant ways of sharing experiences of mental health is through storytelling. Storytelling can be powerful and impactful, but writers of mental health have to be mindful about the language that is used. Writing about mental health also comes with a responsibility to report without perpetuating negative stereotypes or stigma. Many terms […]
Buying a packet of mental wellbeing
If you were wandering around the Sydney CBD in late March or early April, you might have spotted a vending machine, standing alone in the middle of Martin Place, Pitt Street Mall or even Customs House Square. It looked a lot like an ordinary vending machine that sells chips, lollies and chocolates to hungry office […]
Homelessness – David Peters
Many years ago, David Peters lived and breathed the homeless life. Now as an Arafmi employee, he is attempting to change the lives of today’s homeless population, through ongoing research and running social programs. Speaking one-on-one with David, Harry Easton discovers the links between mental health and homelessness.
The Economics of Incarceration
Follow Up Story “When we talk about how Australia treats our criminals, often the discussion is about the niceties or otherwise of prison facilities…we don’t talk enough about whether they should be in prison at all”. This is what Andrew Leigh said in his recent speech to the Justice Connections Conference 2015 and he […]
Tackling mental health through NRL
Among many other sporting codes, the National Rugby League has been working on supporting better mental health of their players, supporters and community. Earlier this year, as part of their Festival of Indigenous Rugby League, the NRL ran a suite of programs alongside to encourage wellbeing and good mental health. Some of the best […]
Talking about it: Celebrities opening up about mental health
Recently, several celebrities have opened up about their personal journey living with a mental health condition. One of the most high-profile of these was musician Lady Gaga’s recorded FaceTime conversation with Prince William. The pair discussed the open letter Lady Gaga penned about what her life has been like, living with a mental health condition. […]
Mental Health and Suicide Within Muslim Communities
Naz Jacobs, a Journalist and intern with WayAhead, attended the recent ‘Exploring the Mental Health of Muslims’ conference in Sydney’s Bankstown. “Islamic beliefs and spirituality have a profound impact on suicide prevention in the Muslim community,” says Nooria Mehraby, senior clinician and clinical trainer at STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitations of Torture and […]
