In the era of modern psychotherapy there is frequently an acknowledgement in select schools of thought that you cannot separate the therapeutic need from the socio-political environment.

#empathy #equality #activism #psychology #counselling
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"This is a “grief rave”, a unique (and completely free) invitation to anyone and everyone to shake out their day, dance out their pain, and dedicate a song to someone or something they’re missing”

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#mentalhealth #grief #dancemusic #electronicmusic

25 July marks the 2nd anniversary of the The Unmet Needs Study by the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist (SA Health). The annual investment of $125 million necessary to address this unmet need has yet to materialise.

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#mentalhealth #auspol #SAHealth #publichealth

Nice article on Australian post-rock band We Lost The Sea, and how their efforts to process a collective grief from losing a band mate became something therapeutic for others.

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#GriefAndLoss #MentalHealth #MusicTherapy #postrock

"Throughout Grief Awareness Month in August, Griefline will share the stories and insights you entrust to us - stories of what we’re feeling and what we’re missing - to spark courageous, compassionate conversations across communities, workplaces, and beyond. "

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Politician suggests arresting homeless 'vagrants' blocking prime ocean views of the rich, a better social policy solution than actually housing them.

#AusPol #HousingCrisis, #Homelessness, #Poverty, #SocialJustice

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Welcome news in South Australia for those seeking a diagnosis.

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#ADHD #neurodiversity #mentalhealth #publichealth #HealthPolicyAU, #AusPol #HealthNews

Welfare payments cancelled for mental health in-patients, and medical certificates falsely rejected on unscientific grounds.

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#mentalhealth #publichealth #HealthPolicyAU, #AusPol #HealthNews

"In April, one man in desperate need of help waited 93 hours — almost four days — for a mental health bed."

#mentalhealth #publichealth #HealthPolicyAU, #AusPol #HealthNews

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GPs in New South Wales will be among the first in Australia to diagnose and provide medication for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

#ADHD #Neurodivergence #Progressive #Healthpolicy
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ADHD-support books on Amazon was compiled by AI. Unfortunately between these, dubious mushroom gummies and badly repurposed corporate motivational programs, the ADHD community is seen as another cash cow to be milked. #ADHD #AuDHD #AI #neurodivergent
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Self image, is of course, much more nuanced and complex - but it does speak to attachments we have to the Conceptualised Self, such as is explored in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. #psychotherapy #self #ACT #selfacceptance

This hurts in the Gen-X region of the Temporal Lobe
#trauma #therapy #GenX

The right to disconnect is a fundamental essential for maintaining good mental health. If you choose to work outside normal hours, you should be getting compensated in some way that contributes to you being able to risk manage your work life balance.

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