CEO Deborah Childs interview with Pablo about peer support This interview was featured on Triple M Radio on May 21 2021. Listen to the Interview hereRead more
CEO Deborah Childs interview with Pablo about peer support This interview was featured on Triple M Radio on May 21 2021. Listen to the Interview hereRead more
Social ban will only push kids’ internet use into the darkness This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on November 13 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds When my daughter turned 21, she shared something with me that left me speechless: throughout her teenage years, she had managed to secretly drink alcohol and smokeRead more
CARER CONVERSATIONS: Katrina’s Story At HelpingMinds, we’re privileged to support carers who face the emotional and challenging role of caring for loved ones with mental health conditions. Meet Katrina, a 51-year-old carer from Broome, who shares her personal journey of finding support and prioritising self-care. Facing Mental Health Challenges Together Katrina became a carer whenRead more
Should Social Media Be Banned for Children? A Closer Look at Mental Wellbeing and Legislative Solutions This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on September 11 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially for young people. With platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and SnapchatRead more
More Psychologists Aren’t The Only Answer This opinion piece appeared in The Canberra Times on August 29 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds It is true Australia is suffering a critical shortage of psychologists to address the growing mental health demands of the country. And it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of having a well-trainedRead more
Ugly Parent Syndrome: The Dark Side of Youth Sports We Can’t Ignore This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 27 July 2024. By Deborah Childs CEO HelpingMinds plus concerned Mother and Grandma. With the Olympic Games still fresh in our minds, we’re left with the inspiration and exhilaration that only such a globalRead more
HelpingMinds are very proud to be one of the 80 mental health organisations across the country calling for Health and Mental Health Ministers to take serious action at the Ministers’ meeting on 16 August. In a joint Statement of Priorities released today, the mental health sector has outlined priority actions and next steps for Australian,Read more
This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 27 July 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. Emotional scenes erupted in WA’s Supreme Court when Wendy Sym, a registered nurse, collapsed in the dock after being sentenced to nine years for attempting to murder her husband. Ms Sym, who had spentRead more
This opinion piece appeared in The Canberra Times on 14 June 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. ACROSS Australia, there’s a silent army of around 240,000 unsung heroes, who are our unpaid mental health carers. From school children to grandparents, these remarkable individuals dedicate their lives to supporting someone facing mentalRead more
Vale – Anthony (Tony) Fowke AM – 27.5.1933 – 9.6.2024 Anthony (Tony) Fowke, a remarkable figure in mental health advocacy, passed away on June 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of tireless service and dedication. Born in the UK, Tony emigrated with his family to Western Australia in 1970, where he qualified as a solicitor inRead more
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