Tag: depression
Mental health journey shared
KATIE Gurney has battled the demons of mental health.
The scars from self-harm that mark her body remind her of not only the pain she...
Health alarm
A UNPRECEDENTED health snapshot has revealed potentially alarming levels of high blood pressure among the Limestone Coast's population, which is a major risk factor...
Time to think about mental health
WITH 18 years experience in the mental health sector, Country Health SA's Sarah Lynn understands the importance of Mental Health Week - particularly in...
Raising awareness and interest in mental health
MOUNT Gambier performer Lizzie Coke will support Mental Health Week and has shared her personal connection with the movement.
She began her battle with mental...
OPINION: Heat on horizon to combat seasonal affective disorder
WITH the end of winter, the days are getting a bit longer and it will not be long until summer and full days of sunshine once again. For those who suffer with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it will be a welcome relief. SAD is a[...]
Free event delivers mental health message
A FREE event at the Mount Gambier Hotel tonight will aim to overcome stigma associated with mental illness.
Not-for-profit organisation I Am Worthmore will kick-off...
Residents on board mental health initiative
MORE than 60 people from diverse backgrounds attended the launch of Lifeboat SE last week - an initiative led by a group of locals to help people manage stressful situations[...]
Women empowered at luncheon
THE Riverland Division of General Practice held its inaugural Women of Worth lunch at 5290 last Thursday to empower local women living with anxiety...
Fishing industry health survey shows confronting results
A NATIONWIDE survey of health and wellbeing in Australia's fishing industry has found fishers are enduring levels of psychological distress almost double that of the general population.[...]
Personal battle inspires pastor to help others
RAY Codling is eager to share what he believes is the answer to overcoming depression and anxiety.
Following successful workshops in Naracoorte, he will run...
Local woman helps to spread positive message
DRESSED in bold, bright outfits, Mount Gambier mother and business woman Ali Villani is not afraid to explore her inner child and encourage others...
Local firefighters step up to fight PTSD
RUNNING the brutal flight of stairs leading up to Centenary Tower can be a mental battle on a good day - imagine the same...
Revved up and ready to go
SPEEDWAY fans will be treated to more action tonight (January 3) when Borderline Speedway hosts a round of the Wingless Sprints Summer Slam series.
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