PTSD
Offshore detention at high risk of developing PTSD
New research from the University of New South Wales highlights the stark consequences of offshore detention for asylum seekers and......
Paramedic Elissa Martyn runs 65km to raise awareness for DV and PTSD
This year, a paramedic based in Central Australia ran an ultra marathon for a cause close to her heart. Elissa......
“Speak up, Not Shut Up:” we need to keep talking about men’s mental health
Almost half of Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, according to the Black Dog Institute, with Depression......
Ten per cent of Australians may have PTSD
Last Tuesday was Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, and up to ten per cent of Australians will experience PTSD......
MDMA and Psilocybin To Be Used for Treatment
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has rescheduled both MDMA and Psilocybin from Schedule 9 ‘prohibited substances’ to Schedule 8 ‘controlled......
Crisis in Afghanistan to spill over international borders
As Afghanistan falls to Taliban forces, an International crisis looms as a likely repercussion. Concerns for the Afghan people have......
Senator concerned over delays in investigating veteran suicides and PTSD
The independent body set up to investigate military veteran suicides should have reported to Parliament this week. However, debates over......
The real story of Australia’s role in the battle of Mosul
The long and bloody battle to recapture Iraq’s second largest city from ISIS dominated the headlines for months in 2016......
Australian Defence Force veterans are seeking help at higher rates
Open Arms is Australia’s leading provider of health and counselling services dedicated to current and ex-serving members of the Australian......
False Memories
Many people who have had a sudden traumatic event remember the fear or anxiety, but the details may not be......