By: Laura BennettTruth in music is often hard-won. We Are Messengers can only write and sing such uplifting, anthemic, spiritual songs, full of declarations about sin, forgiveness, and mental health—because they’ve each wrestled with these things.In his early years as a young teen in...
By: Clare BruceIn times of crisis we often struggle with feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness. There are many things you can do to care for yourself and others. The following expert mental health tips are from Max Schneider, a trauma counselling specialist and trainer at the...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonEli is eight years old. He has been diagnosed with depression. And, like it is for anyone with this diagnosis, depression is a daily battle for Eli. His father is essentially absent. His single mother is single-handedly raising three children, working full-time, and trying to...
By: Laura BennettIn recent years talking about mental health has become a top priority. Campaigns like ‘RUOK Day’ and organisations like Headspace have brought issues that were once taboo into the spotlight, where they can be addressed, managed and hopefully resolved.To take the...
By: Clare BruceIf you’re an Aussie, and you haven’t been been traumatised yet by the current bushfire season, you probably someone you know has.Whether we’ve experienced serious loss and upheaval, or simply found the last few months a scary, stressful time, thousands of...
By: Sheridan VoyseyDiana is a hair stylist and public health advocate. Chestnut hair, warm smile, she’s good at her job and caring towards others. She’s also a five-time suicide attempt survivor. Hers is one of many stories I’ve heard in the lead up —World Suicide...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonAlex* was a popular kid. He seemed OK. He was good at sports, doing fine at school, and came from an affluent, strong family.But earlier this month, the Year 11 boy took his life.In the days following Alex’s suicide, several of his friends spoke to school counsellors and...
By: yesHeisAccording to the World Health Organisation, one in four of the world’s population will suffer from a mental health disorder at some stage of their life. Think about it! That’s a huge number of people. As followers of Jesus, we are called to share His love and light with the...
Mental health issues affect everyone. Whether or not you yourself are experiencing mental illness there is always someone around you who is. The World Mental Health Day website says that 1 in 5 Aussies are affected by it. As a community it’s important that we look out for each other, start...
By: Duncan Robinson Libby Trickett has been at the very pinnacle of sports, having represented her country at three Olympic games. She has won multiple gold medals and is a five time world record holder. She is a married mum now, and at one of the most joyous times of life – she experienced...