Mental Wellbeing

WA schoolboy Blayde Day says everything has gone to plan after he changed his outlook and set some goals after being bullied.

After a 12-year relationship ended, I questioned my femininity. But being out of that bubble showed me that being a woman doesn't have to look a certain way.

Hobart-based performer Quin Thomson embarks on medical transition amid service shortages, as Tasmanian GPs working with trans and gender-diverse patients close their books.

Birdwatching is soaring in popularity, with research showing it reduces distress and boosts mental wellbeing, while also providing crucial data about bird populations.

Living alone was great until the loneliness kicked in, writes Eleanor Burnard.

After a devastating family tragedy in her early 30s, journalist Joh Jarvis found solace in mediation. Now, she teaches the spiritual practice to prisoners in America's most notorious jails. 

A fledgling LGBTQIA+ event in Cowra is one of a growing number of regional pride celebrations giving the queer community greater visibility in the country. 

When the thought of a phone call is too much for me, I can still manage to send an image or video to a friend as I let myself unwind. 

Brian Cole says his mother wanted him to become a doctor or a lawyer. He became a chef instead.

A one-of-its-kind basketball program in prison gave Aaron Hyde a shot at turning his life around. Now, he's evening the playing field for other young people. 

Noise pollution can impact our physical and mental wellbeing, so periods of silence throughout the day may just be the antidote. 

Self-criticism, guilt and low self-worth are among the features of a toxic form of self-loathing that can have serious consequences.

Megan Waters balances her time between the fitness industry and sports media. The Warumungu/Yawuru woman was born and raised on Larrakia Country in Darwin and is a sports presenter, gym owner, and trainer and says her days are never the same, "which presents its challenges".

Not having an obvious emergency contact is a common scenario, and thankfully, there are usually alternatives that just require a little bit of brainstorming.

Sisters Diane and Lorraine's fear of the water has had a profound impact on their lives. Jacqueline Wong, who teaches adults to swim, says aquaphobia is the most "common thread" connecting her clients, but it can be overcome.

Hamish wears a spacesuit to work every day to break the ice in starting chats, and the rewards extend well beyond good trade.

With external stresses such as cost of living and the housing crisis, many people might be feeling reluctant to make long-term plans, experts say. 

Former prisoners like Murray Strawbridge are one of the fastest-growing cohorts facing homelessness in Australia, and advocates say it's increasing their likelihood of reoffending.

Youth workers say the closure of a long-running school in the Alice Springs youth prison will hinder young people's rehabilitation, as the NT's record-high prison population continues to rise.  

The artist shares the "little ways" she gains a sense of control over the chaos of motherhood.