This has been a most important and impactful program - supported previously in NSW; for a most neglected popn; When things really do make a difference we need to find ways to ensure they are sustained! Rose Jackson Brain & Mind Centre University of Sydney Mark Butler MP Professor Leanne Togher

Pope Francis has abandoned transgender Catholics - johnmenadue.com/pope-francis-h… a really challenging piece: are traditional institutions really compassionate or responding in appropriate and genuine ways to those most affected?? Govts and Health groups face very similar challenges

The Bondi Junction attack shocked millions. For people with schizophrenia, there was extra dread smh.com.au/national/the-b… Sharing health information, and first-person experiences, is critical at this difficult time. More info at our podcast 'Minding Your Mind' with James O'Loghlin

Very sadly this week, I've found myself going back to this critical insight from Johathan Rosen - 'the tragedy of good intentions' - when there is a real need to provide effective treatments...we need to provide best care to those most affected. Rose Jackson Mark Butler MP

If you need strategies to help you reduce your distress at this time, there are strategies and techniques detailed in our Minding Your Mind podcasts. The stress and anxiety episodes may be useful resources: spoti.fi/4bejysH

A question being asked frequently this week - for those interested in longer discourse- see episode of our podcast #MindingYourMind with James O'Loghlin & also emphasis on supporting parents and carers who are central to effective care University of Sydney Brain & Mind Centre Mark Butler MP

Not just more $$ but pushing for a smarter, better set of investments; emphasis on affordable early intervention; thanks to Julia Gillard Malcolm Turnbull for their previous efforts; now up to Mark Butler MP and team to take it forward Patrick McGorry Rose Jackson Emma McBride MP

Many thanks ⁦Norman Swan⁩ for facilitating a balanced discourse on teenagers and gender-mental health issues ⁦Mark Butler MP⁩ ⁦headspace⁩ ⁦Patrick McGorry⁩ ⁦The Mental Elf⁩ ⁦MQ⁩ ⁦Patricia Karvelas⁩
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The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? nature.com/articles/d4158… before one (and much media) simply blames social media for rising mental health difficulties in young people - similar discourse on our MYM podcast James O'Loghlin

Social connection is essential for good mental health. When we're using social media in a way that enhances social and forges pathways to deeper connections with people it can be great for our personal and collective mental health. Listen: spoti.fi/3JeGFHy #podcast

Check out the first episode of Brain Health News! Episode 1 features a thought-provoking conversation on the critical importance of brain health across the lifespan with Miia Kivipelto, Ian Hickie, Harris Eyre, and DAC Founding Chairman George Vradenburg.

This is a really important issue - for all those people and families affected and for those who deliver clinical (health) social and educational support services Adam Guastella Autism Awareness Aus headspace Bill Shorten Brain & Mind Centre

Last chance to register: Don’t miss your chance to join us for this important panel discussion. Register here: bit.ly/3xhiSUF Jakelin Troy Centre of Best Practice 🖤 💛 ❤️ Prevention 💙 💚 Pat Dudgeon Brain & Mind Centre University of Sydney UWA #mentalhealth

Stressful life events and polygenic scores for five mental disorders and neuroticism among adults with … pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38575805/ An important report - challenges simplistic 'reactive' vs 'endogenous' depression concept that dominates public perception Niall Boyce The Mental Elf