Eight projects aimed at enhancing individual and community wellbeing through innovative, low-intensity mental health interventions are set to be implemented, tested, and evaluated on the Central Coast, as well as…
TMS Erina, a leading mental health clinic, is making waves by offering dedicated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. The scientifically proven, painless and non-invasive treatment for depression and other psychiatric…
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has partnered with the University of Newcastle and the University of New England to take an innovative approach in…
As Mental Health Month drew to a close on October 31, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it was time to consider the everyday ways that we could focus on…
In 2022, Central Coast Sports College student Zayd Husain joined his school mates in taking part in Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event, The Push-Up Challenge. This year, the…
The grassroots community-based mental health support initiative Walk It Off is coming to Terrigal. Organiser Craig Ball says Walk It Off is a safe place to connect and find non-judgemental…
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is calling on Central Coast locals to sign up and jump on a rowing machine as part a 24-Hour Row For Mental Fitness fundraiser being…
Central Coast artist Angela Miller is on a mission to combat the negative effects of technology on mental well-being by reigniting the flame of imagination through her captivating artwork and…
A Head to Health Kids Hub to provide mental health care for young children will soon be located on the Central Coast. It will be one of four Kids Hubs…
An Army veteran of two tours in Afghanistan and a men’s health mentor has just released his first book which has been 20 years in the making. Craig Ball of…
With RU OK Day taking place this week (September 8), TAFE NSW has reiterated its vital role in training the new members for the mental health support workforce, with a…
Member for Dobell and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride, has welcomed the official launch of the new Head to Health phone service…
Central Coast residents with lived experience of mental illness and their carers are being urged to help shape the future of the Mental Health Line by sharing their experience with…
A walk to highlight the difficulties that arise from mental health misdiagnoses and failed medical interventions will be held on the Bouddi Peninsula on Sunday, July 24 from Wagstaffe to…
High-quality mental health care is possible, but it will demand structural reform, effective accountability and the will to make it a reality. Central Coast Newspapers asked one of the lead…
Almost 200 Central Coast businesses have signed up for a new program highlighting the importance of mentally healthy workplaces. SafeWork NSW has teamed up with Sydney Football Club (Sydney FC)…
Students at Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Woy Woy will participate in a mental health program this term in collaboration with community partners Headspace and CatholicCare. The six-week Healthy Young…
Local parents and carers have been encouraged to attend free workshops during March, hosted by national youth mental health foundation Headspace, to help them navigate the ups and downs of…
Young male students on the Central Coast will have access to more social education and mentoring support to help manage challenges and become “top blokes”, thanks to Newcastle Permanent. The…
Local sporting clubs have been invited to host free suicide prevention workshops to help players and supporters step up as teammates. Local suicide prevention committee Save Our Kids From Suicide,…