Tag: Mental Health
Gender diverse persons need acceptance, love, says bishop following maltreatment study
People who identify as “gender diverse” need acceptance and love, said Bishop Daniel Meagher, in response to new research from Curtin University and ACU, showing they are dramatically more likely to have suffered abuse and neglect.
How this bishop tackled mental health
In 2019, severe depression obliged Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, to take a year-long leave of absence. Today, he's working to help break the stigma around mental health.
Bishop Meagher: Homeless need friendship, not our fear
The growing numbers of homeless on Sydney’s streets need our support and genuine friendship says Bishop Daniel Meagher.
Screen-tied youth suffer from social media
Social media has become synonymous with the lives of young people, offering unparalleled access to social interaction and information. However, this digital connectivity comes with a significant downside: its highly addictive nature and the effects this addiction has on a person's mental health, writes Isaac Zammit
Family educators lead the way on mental health
Two networks of Sydney Catholic Schools Family Educators drew big crowds for events supporting men’s mental health during “Movember.”
Teacher’s pet brings paws-itive vibes
Winnie the groodle, part of a world-first mental health and wellness program, has helped even the most anxious students feel happy back in school after the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Encouraging curiosity in children
By Mike and Alicia Hernon
Curiosity is something our children are born with. They have a (sometimes uncontrollable) urge to explore the world around them....
Catholic education: mental health issues on the rise
A panel at the 2022 National Catholic Education Conference addressed the rise in mental health issues plaguing students since the end of the pandemic.
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Parents’ alliance will help to reduce teenage distress
They have sensitive antennae to who likes or dislikes them and those around them. This is a positive trait in a small community - when our senses are attuned to potential conflict or disharmony, we can act to repair any ruptures in our social fabric.
Breaking the stigma’s cycle
ACU program shows a mental illness diagnosis can be the start of something great.
Parents need more support around mental health: ACU study
A group of Australian parenting researchers is calling for improved access to quality parenting support programs amid rising levels of mental health problems such...
Helping children through distressing media coverage
Media reporting of distressing events involving children can be upsetting for your child or student but a gentle conversation with you can provide much-needed...