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The WA Government is introducing additional care and support to people leaving hospital following a suicidal crisis after months of scrutiny of the State’s mental health system.

‘Critical’CommentsPremiumMental health outpatient care announced for WA hospitals

The WA Government is introducing additional care and support to people leaving hospital following a suicidal crisis after months of scrutiny of the State’s mental health system.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Clavicular has been labelled the ‘king of looksmaxxing’ and is credited with popularising the term.

HealthCommentsPremiumWhy ‘reverse anorexia’ is on the rise in Australian men

Health experts are concerned about a rise in eating disorders in men and boys, fuelled in part by the ‘looksmaxxing’ trend promoting starvation diets, compulsive exercise, and steroid use.

Rhianna Mitchell

The hellish 116-hour wait time for the teenager as exposed the state's mental health crisis.

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Teen’s 116-hour ED wait exposes mental health crisis

A teenager’s 116 hours in limbo in ED has exposed a mental health system in crisis, with hospital bosses admitting the system failed her. 

Jessica Page

Australian actress and model Ellie Gonsalves has opened up about her father Rick’s tragic death to suicide when she was just 24 years old.

EntertainmentComments‘I screamed’: Aussie model opens up about dad’s tragic death

‘He told me that they were getting divorced and separating.’

Katherine Kraayvanger

The Bunbury post office team.

Making connectionPremiumAustralia Post and Beyond Blue initiative gains momentum

Australia Post, partnered with Beyond Blue, has revealed more than four million prepaid Connection Postcards are being delivered to letterboxes across the country.

Craig Duncan

Supplied spotlight images from their upcoming - 7NEWS Spotlight: Viral on trial Major nationwide survey delivers verdict on social media ban Spotlight 7

Mental healthVideoTeens ignoring flimsy social media ban, Spotlight reveals

A 7NEWS Spotlight and YouGov survey of 1500 Australians aged 13 to 15 — the largest since the law began — shows 85 per cent are still using social media daily.

Sarah Greenhalgh

Issy McNab speaks about her experience with bullying ahead of Do it for Dolly day on May 8.

WA NewsVideoCommentsPremiumHow teen girl’s tragic death is inspiring change in WA

Issy McNab was only seven when she started getting bullied on the school bus. The Donnybrook schoolgirl put up with it for weeks until a song prompted her to act.

Angela Pownall

Construction is expected to begin this year.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWork to begin this year on new Rocko mental health centre

Rockingham residents can expect to see expanded mental health care services with construction expected to begin this year on two new facilities at the local hospital. 

Rachel Fenner

Last week, Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson (left) tragically lost his brother Jaryd (centre), which renewed calls for the AFL to introduce a men’s mental health round.

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Why the AFL needs to introduce a men’s mental health round

Players are calling for the the AFL to acknowledge a cause that directly affects them and their peers, particularly under the glaring spotlight of the national stage. But it needs to go beyond just a name.

Samantha Rogers

Aussies are among the most stressed workers in the world – as a growing number also feel sad, angry and emotionally drained at work – a major new global report has found.

AustraliaCommentsWhy Aussie workers are among world’s most stressed and sad

Aussies are among the most stressed workers in the world — as a growing number also feel sad, angry and emotionally drained at work — a major new global report has found.

Kristin Shorten

Hawaiian Ride for Youth cyclists Graeme Matson, Stephen Hall, Nic McMahon and Mandy Black.

Ride for Mental HealthHawaiian Ride for Youth tells vital message to regional kids

Cyclists steadfast on making their mark in the youth mental health space were met with applause by Narrogin students and staff on Thursday afternoon.

Hannah Whitehead

While people are not necessarily open about their feelings for all sorts of reasons, even professional poker players struggle to hide their tells, writes Andrew Miller.

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Trying to forget our feelings is rarely successful

While people are not necessarily open about their feelings for all sorts of reasons, even professional poker players struggle to hide their tells.

Andrew Miller

The Future Proofing study followed students from Year 8 to Year 11 across more than 130 schools since 2019, revealing sleep, early life adversity and school connectedness play key roles in adolescent mental health. 

HealthCommentsPremiumLandmark Aussie study reveals what influences teen wellbeing

A landmark Australian study tracking more than 6000 students across the country has found what triggers anxiety and depression during high school years. 

Claire Sadler

Cyclist Phil Renshaw has participated in the Hawaiian Ride for Youth for 16 years.

MENTAL HEALTHHawaiian Ride for Youth stops in Busselton

Around 40 cyclists rode into Busselton as part of the annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth, delivering an important message to young people about speaking up and seeking help for mental health

Madelin Hayes

Shannon the music video was designed as a free resource for people seeking mental health support.

MENTAL HEALTH PremiumSouth West music video highlights mental health support

A music video promoting mental health support services in the South West has premiered in Busselton, attracting about 100 people to a packed-out cinema. 

Madelin Hayes

Kristy Cameron, Belinda Jiles, Ashlyn Kendall, Seigo Fukuyama and John Slade.

Mental health Cyclists embark on 700km ride for youth mental health

Cyclists have hit the road on Tuesday for the annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth, embarking on a 700km journey visiting high schools in regional WA to raise awareness for youth mental health. 

Amy Towers

Police Sergeant Benjamin Cochane with retired track star Honey.

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WA Police officers find comfort in retired greyhounds

They say dogs are a man’s best friend, and these perfect pooches are doing just that — making the days of WA Police officers a little less ruff. 

Jessica Evensen

Nearly 200 riders particiapted in the 2026 Busselton to Dardanup Black Dog Ride.

BLACK DOG RIDEPremiumNearly 200 riders turn out for 2026 Black Dog Ride

The roar of nearly 200 motorcycles rolled across the South West at the weekend as riders united for the annual Black Dog Ride from Busselton to Dardanup. 

Madelin Hayes

In recent years, some limited studies have started to suggest that the keto diet may help reduce symptoms of mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. (Andreas Samuelsson/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY KETO MENTAL HEALTH BY CALLAHAN AND CARON FOR MARCH 17, 2026. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

Mental healthVideoCommentsCan the keto diet really improve mental health?

A neuroscientist with bipolar disorder turned to the high-fat diet after years of failed treatments, as experts weigh its potential risks and benefits.

Alice Callahan and Christina Caron

In May 2024, “James” launched into a stabbing attack on a stranger at Willetton and was shot dead by responding police.

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‘In the dark’: Findings in terror program report kept secret

WA Police won’t release the full findings of an independent review into the State’s de-radicalisation program, despite the system failing to prevent a Perth teenager from carrying out a terrorist attack.

Caleb Runciman

Midwives Ciara O'Brien and Kathleen Johnson have started a women’s wellness centre called The Village, which encapsulates care across pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Andrew Ritchie

ParentingCommentsHow this Perth centre is supporting isolated WA mums

Fragmented maternity care can often leave women feeling isolated as they enter motherhood, but a first-of-its-kind centre in Perth is working to bridge the gap with postpartum care.

Claire Sadler

Roy Allmond, Carol Allmond, Murray Bolitho, Shari Bolitho, Rob Woods and Roger Seeney.

Mental HealthMotorcyclists kick-start vital discussions in Black Dog Ride

The roar of motorcycles will echo through the Great Southern this weekend as riders gather in Denmark for the region’s annual Black Dog Ride, raising awareness of mental health and suicide. 

Amy Towers

Alyce Burton will swim everyday of March for Laps for Life to raise money and awareness surrounding youth mental health.

Mental healthPremiumSwimmer to honour her step son with Laps for Life campaign

Albany local Alyce Burton is making March a month of meaning, grabbing her swimmers, putting on her goggles and heading down to Emu Point everyday to support youth mental health — a cause close to her heart.

Amy Towers

Sean Ramsell set off from Albany on Sunday on his ride around Australia.

Mental Health Sean Ramsell rides bike around Australia for mental health

Albany’s Sean Ramsell is revving his engine and riding his motorcycle around Australia to raise money for the Black Dog Institute. 

Amy Towers