When the black dog bites
Art therapist Emma Finch helps sufferers of mental illness heal through the power of art. Rebecca Johansen reports.
Finding a new way to say “you’re not alone”
With traditional supports for young people shut, youth support organisations are having to get creative to make sure help gets to those who need it. By Aaron Smith and Miranda Dawe.
Braving post bushfire “eco-anxiety”
Houses have been rebuilt but the mental health impacts of the February 2009 Black Saturday bushfires are still occurring in Victorian communities. Costa Haritos reports.
Crisis in foster care
A desperate shortage of foster carers in Victoria has led to claims that some are being pushed to the limit and forced to take on children they are not equipped for. Therese Duncan reports.
Dare to care
Kirsty Porter’s passion for community aged care is changing the lives of dementia patients across Melbourne. Jack Bennett reports.
Mental health funding “a long way from where it needs to be”
Experts warn of inadequate government funding for mental health and disturbingly high indigenous suicide rates. Freya Fajgman reports.
Dieting to be skinny
Celebrities are promoting weight loss products, but are they losing weight, or gaining money? Rebecca Johansen investigates.
When the black dog bites
Art therapist Emma Finch helps sufferers of mental illness heal through the power of art. Rebecca Johansen reports.
Karen refugees thrive in community garden
A new program is helping the local Karen community build skills and confidence to help them enter the workforce. Thyda Ly reports.
Experts say no to OCD as “casual phrase”
OCD is a distressing mental illness that should not be appropriated as a casual term, according to experts. Elana Frost reports.