Dear Mind Readers, Welcome to the April edition of our MindReader publication. I am Acting CEO while our CEO Elizabeth Priestley is currently on a
Understanding the neurobiology of anorexia
Improving the understanding how eating disorders work is a growing field of research. Recently, Wayahead received an e-bulletin from the National
Friendship in a time of loss
In the first of a series of articles on the organisations listed on the WayAhead Directory, WayAhead turns the spotlight on The Compassionate Friends
Mental illness, violence and shootings
In the months since February’s school shooting in Florida, communities, lawmakers and young people themselves have been questioning what could have
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
Research into how parents support young people living with mental ill health
It can be hard for parents to know what to do when their children are experiencing mental illness, particularly as they get into adolescence and young
National Mental Health Commissions calls for more investment into mental health for 0-12-year olds
The National Mental Health Commissioner, Dr Peggy Brown, has called on all levels of government to invest further in the mental health needs for
MIEACT – Better learning comes from sharing real life stories
“Mum, can you come to school and tell the kids and the teachers what it’s like to live in a family where someone has a mental illness?
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
Mental Health Month 2018 – Theme announcement
This year the theme for Mental Health Month is Share the Journey. No- it’s not déjà vu – Share the Journey was the theme for 2017 as well, but we
CEO Report – February 2018
Dear Mind Readers, At this time of year I am reminded of the many ways our community comes together. February and March continue to be
WayAhead at Fair Day 2018
WayAhead was throwing shade at mental health stigma at this year’s Fair Day event. The annual free family-friendly carnival of rainbow festivities was
World Health Organization lists gaming disorder in the International Classification of Diseases
Late last year the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that gaming disorder would be included into the 11th Revision of the International
Supporting Each Other Online
Mutual-aid groups are important spaces for both carers and people living with mental health issues to meet up to discuss or offer
Mindfulness, Meditation and Mandalas
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
A meeting of like minds: A case study in financial wellbeing in the workplace
There are many stresses that impact on how we manage our day-to-day lives, including how we perform in the workplace. One of these is financial
After the marriage equality survey – what now for LGBTI mental health?
Sarah Lambert from ACON Director Community Health and Regional Services The Collective Purpose partners, Being, WayAhead and Mental Health Carers
WayAhead welcomes Federal Government’s $100 million youth mental health funding announcement
WayAhead welcomes today’s announcement of a further $100 million being injected into youth mental health initiatives made by Federal Health Minister
CEO Report – Summer 17/18
Dear readers The holiday season is now on us and hopefully you will have an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months, the good and
Taking care of Illawarra’s mums, bubs and dads: Promoting Perinatal Mental Health
The annual Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week is a chance to get out into the community to increase awareness of perinatal mental health
How to spot Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Expecting a new baby and the news of a birth is usually greeted with congratulations. Along with expressing their joy, family and friends often warn