Jonathan Breach - Registered Counsellor & Advocate

At the algorithm’s mercy: Jean may have to leave her SA home as ‘outrageous’ tool cuts aged care support Exclusive: Jean Mathew, who has cerebral palsy, might have to leave her beloved home and rose garden after her funding was reduced

" Robo Aged Care " - because governments frequently fail to learn from their very recent disasters, and don't really understand "do better".

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Are You Dead? China’s viral app reveals a complex reality of solo living and changing social ties As traditional social structures change, technology is filling the gaps – for a price.

The impacts of social isolation know no borders, no nationality, no specific age group.

#mentalhealth #socialisolation #digitalhealth

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Outsourced call centre staff at NDIS have to pretend to work for government, workers say Serco employees also say they are given email addresses identical to public servants, making them indistinguishable

"Outsourced call centre staff on the national disability insurance scheme (NDIS) phone lines must pretend to be public servants.....and are responsible for deciding which funding requests are prioritised despite having no specialised welfare training."

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‘I’ve never watered it’: how an Australian groundskeeper achieved the world’s ugliest lawn Neighbours might look askance at Jarno Coone’s unkempt yard, but the local birds, bees and bats aren’t bothered by the aesthetics

Honestly, this article is a good metaphor. How many of us have become leaders in a field, to become very aware of things that are done only for appearances rather than functionality & necessity?

#burnout #mentalhealth #livingsimply #authenticity

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Would you join the resistance if stuck in an authoritarian regime? Here’s the psychology Good resistance fighters aren’t scared to take risks.

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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I went to a grief rave – here’s why everyone should try it Dancing and death might not seem the most obvious bedfellows to buttoned-up Brits, but honouring those we’ve lost through music and movement is the most natural thing in the world, finds Helen Coffey

"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”

www.the-independent.com/life-style/g...

#mentalhealth #grief #dancemusic #electronicmusic

Fund Mental Health - Mental Health Coalition of South Australia We have to get our heads around mental health. Two Years of Inaction - 19,000 South Australians Still Without Critical Mental Health Support. Friday 25 July marks the second anniversary of the re...

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

“We had people crying on our shoulders every night. We had no idea it would be so impactful that it literally saved people’s lives”: We Lost the Sea channeled grief into a landmark post-rock album – t... The Australian instrumentalists created beauty from tragedy with Departure Songs. Hard-fought third album A Single Flower is a breathtaking product of the journey they’ve been on so far, delivered via...

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.

www.guitarworld.com/artists/guit...

#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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Queensland MP calls for return of vagrancy laws to allow police to prosecute homeless people LNP member for Mermaid Beach says absence of legislative power to remove tents set up in his electorate is ‘unacceptable’

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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South Australian GPs to diagnose ADHD in bid to cut patient wait times Amid reports of patients waiting months and paying thousands of dollars for an ADHD diagnosis, the state government will allow GPs to diagnose the disorder in an effort to speed up the process.

Welcome news in South Australia for those seeking a diagnosis.

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

Kelly’s jobseeker payments were cut off during a hospital stay for psychosis. It’s far from an isolated case In February, the highest month for suspensions this year, for every minute, more than one recipient had their payments paused

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

Man waits 93 hours for treatment in one of Australia's busiest EDs Doctors and nurses see people in crisis being turned away, patients discharged before it is safe, and interminable wait times boil over into life-threatening violence.

"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 to diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs for children and adults under NSW reforms Patients previously saw specialist paediatrician or psychiatrist. Premier says change will ‘break cycle of people having to wait years for life-altering diagnosis’

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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‘Dangerous nonsense’: AI-authored books about ADHD for sale on Amazon Experts say online retailer has ethical responsibility to guard against chatbot-generated work on sensitive topics

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

Richard Scarry Busy Town illustration populated by friendly animals in a non-threatening society. Text says: "Therapist: You said you were disappointed with lide & how the world operates. What were your expectations? Me: <silence>"

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

Mental health experts concerned about Coalition plan to scrap workers’ right to disconnect Michaelia Cash reconfirmed on the campaign trail with Peter Dutton the opposition would repeal world-leading laws

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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Study identifies most effective CBT components for treating ADHD Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses.

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You have parked your car. You have picked up your bag/shopping/wallet from the drivers seat. The keys are missing from the ignition?!. Your mouth. The keys are in your mouth. Neurodiversity living.