Mental Health Station

08/07/2025

New research traces depressive symptoms, psychiatric diagnoses, and drug use across nearly two decades, linking them to socioeconomic status at age 15.

20/06/2025

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17/06/2025

Neglecting Dads’ Mental Health May Harm Kids’ Development

Mental health experts are calling for routine screening of new fathers, citing growing evidence that a father’s emotional well-being is critical to child development.

Depression and anxiety in fathers during the perinatal period are linked to negative outcomes in children’s emotional, cognitive, and language growth.

Despite this, paternal mental health is often overlooked, though 14% of fathers experience postpartum depression.

Men are also less likely to recognize or report symptoms, making early screening even more essential.

19/05/2025

Walkern Katatdjin 'Rainbow Knowledge' is a national research project, based out of Boorloo, that aims to understand and promote the social emotional wellbeing and mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people.

19/05/2025

18/04/2025

Viewing Art Boosts Wellbeing

A comprehensive new review confirms that simply viewing visual art can significantly boost mental wellbeing, even outside of traditional gallery spaces.

Researchers analyzed 38 studies involving over 6,800 participants and found consistent improvements in eudemonic wellbeing—a type of wellness tied to life meaning and personal growth.

This effect held true across various environments, including hospitals and virtual platforms, and applied to diverse forms of art such as photography, abstract paintings, and sculptures.

The findings challenge the notion that art is a luxury, suggesting instead that it’s a valuable and accessible mental health resource.

The study also emphasizes the potential for integrating visual art into public health strategies as a low-cost, non-pharmaceutical intervention.

To support future research, the authors introduced new methodological guidelines to standardize the study of art’s impact on wellbeing.

https://neurosciencenews.com/art-eudemonic-wellbeing-28658/

13/04/2025

Anxiety Distorts Self-Perception, Even After Success

A recent study reveals that individuals with anxiety and depression often underestimate their abilities due to distorted metacognition—the process of reflecting on one's own thoughts and performance.

Even after successfully completing tasks, these individuals focus disproportionately on moments when they felt unsure, rather than when they felt confident.

This persistent underconfidence can discourage them from pursuing new opportunities, despite having the necessary skills.

The researchers found that participants with symptoms of anxiety and depression were less likely to adjust their self-perception based on their actual successes.

However, when explicitly told they had done well, their self-assessment became more accurate.

This suggests that positive feedback can counteract the effects of metacognitive distortion and help individuals build a more balanced view of their capabilities.

https://neurosciencenews.com/anxiety-self-perception-28622/

20/03/2025

Join us in celebrating World Water Day March 22nd 1.30pm as part of Heart Place’s Caring Communities Program.
Screening of Water is Love documentary - Water Songs with Saritah - Live Music with Reuben Doodjarak - Chai & Community
***TICKETS (Profits go to the Kimberly) https://heartplace.org.au/shop/ols/categories/heart-place-movie-club BUY HERE
***SEE THE TRAILER HERE: https://www.waterislovefilm.org/

About the Event:
Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration Documentary Screening on World Water Day a powerful documentary exploring the regeneration of water cycles and the importance of building a culture of care. There will be live music with Reuben Doodjarak and Saritah Singer Songwriter will be sharing her latest song Holy Water along with other water songs.
This is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share resources as we work towards a more compassionate and sustainable world—one where we are better equipped to respond to the critical environmental challenges of our time.

Chai by Tiger Tea Company!!!!

Event Schedule:
**1:30 PM: with a Welcome to Country with Dennis Simmons of Maar Koodjal
Welcome music by Reuben Doodjarak of Down Dingo Yoga.
Environmental speaker discussing water issues in WA.
**2:15 PM: we will screen Water is Love, a documentary that highlights the power of regenerative water cycles.
*A short chai break will follow at 3:15 PM.
**3:30 PM: singer-songwriter Saritah will share her water-inspired songs.
**3:50 PM: Time of community, chai, collaboration & sharing of resources
**4:30 PM: The event concludes

About the Film
“Water is Love” follows a group of young people tackling the climate crisis as they travel the world, sharing inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design. The film highlights traditional ecological knowledge, the role of water in climate stability, and community-driven solutions from projects in India, Kenya, and Portugal. It offers a hopeful vision for the future—one where decentralized water management plays a crucial role in our ability to thrive in a changing world.
For more info & to see the trailer: www.waterislovefilm.org
Saritah:
https://www.instagram.com/saritahmusic
Reuben
https://www.instagram.com/down_dingo_yoga
******All Profits from Ticket Sales will be donated to Environs Kimberly
https://www.environskimberley.org.au/protecting_the...
We are proud to partner with Act Belong Commit in bringing this event to the community.

All are welcome—come be part of the conversation!

09/03/2025

25/02/2025

The National Su***de Prevention Strategy is the first major deliverable for the National Su***de Prevention Office. It brings together first-hand evidence provided by people with lived and living experience of su***de, the latest research, and recommendations from existing inquiries and reports.