suicide

Suicide: What Parents Tell Their Children Matters

How important is to say “I’m proud of you”? It could save your child’s life.

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Kiwibums’ global charity cycle for suicide prevention

Two New Zealander’s have cycled from London to NZ to raise money for suicide prevention.

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Robin Williams’ widow says he had dementia

Comedian Robin Williams had health problems, including dementia, that would have killed him within three years if he had not […]

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Is anonymity APP Whisper the latest to be used by pro-Anorexia groups to spread harmful advice?

Secret Sharing APP’s allure of anonymity could be putting those prone to eating disorders at serious risk

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Simple urine test could differentiate between Bipolar and Depression

Thousands of lives at risk from a misdiagnosis of depression could be saved after researchers discover a clearer test for Bipolar Disorder

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The powerful little tattoo supporting people with mental illness

Semicolon tattoos are empowering people suffering from depression

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New Zealand lawyer uses last weeks to fight for right-to-die

Having spent the last four years of her life fighting a brain tumour, Lecretia Seales has taken on a new battle – the right to die.

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Canada rules in favour of euthanasia

Canada’s supreme court has unanimously overturned a ban on medically-assisted euthanasia.

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Death by suicide every 40 seconds

Somebody takes their life every 40 seconds, according to a report by the World Health Organisation.

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Williams’ death highlights link between Parkinson’s and Depression

Robin Williams’ death has drawn public attention to the correlation between depression and Parkinson’s disease.

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Right-to-die group sees membership soar

A Swiss right-to-die organisation has reported a soaring number of applications from people wanting to create living wills.

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Robin Williams found dead in California home

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has tragically passed away.

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R U OK launches National Conversation tour

One month ahead of R U OK? Day, the foundation kicks off their nationwide tour.

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CyberMate online companion helps fight depression in young people

A revolutionary online tool to support young people living with depression or mental health issues is being developed by the University of Sydney.

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Charlotte’s Law: the cyberbullying debate

The tragic news that the former model and television presenter Charlotte Dawson had taken her own life last weekend has […]

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Managing stress this Christmas

While Christmas can be a time of great joy and fun, for many people it can also be a time […]

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Overcoming the Stigma

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, the theme this year is stigma: a major barrier to suicide prevention.

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Drinking coffee halves risk of suicide in adults

Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of suicide by about 50 per cent.

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Nurse’s sister-in-law: “I will really miss her a lot”

Flowers left outside the family home of Jacintha Saldanha, the 46-year-old nurse who unwittingly revealed details about Kate’s health to radio show pranksters

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The Big reTHiNK

MiNDFOOD is proud to support The Big reTHiNK, a project that challenges people all over the world to take part in staging creative, community events to shift the way the people think about mental unwellness. We chat to its founder Taimi Allan.

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MiNDFOOD Radio: Jane Burns

Associate Professor Jane Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of the Young and Well CRC (YAW-CRC). She talks about suicide and depression prevention and shares parenting tips for the new digital and social media age.

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Grow that mo

Around the world, upper lips are twitching in anticipation of Movember, when thousands of moustaches will be grown in the name of men’s health. MiNDFOOD reports.

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