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News update for Fri 13 Mar 2026 Your trusted guide to the top independent news and views of the day...

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Katherine floods bring back memories of town's fatal 1998 floods When Member of the Legislative Assembly Jo Hersey stood up for a media interview about the floods in her home town Katherine last weekend, she had tears in her eyes.

Katherine floods bring back memories of town's fatal 1998 floods #floods #katherine #emergencytrauma

One Rule for Some. Another for the Rest of Us. One teenager. Fifteen police officers. Six words on a singlet. And the architects of Robodebt still walking free. How did we get here - and what do we do about it?

One Rule for Some. Another for the Rest of Us. @SueBarrett

Breathe This is the profile of my 16 year old baby. I wake up every morning and kind of worry that she won’t be with us anymore. It’s sad. I love her so much, but I also know her time with us is coming to an end. I’m trying to prepare myself for it. She’s definitely … Continue reading Breathe

Breathe #Uncategorized #Family #Grief

Manchester Pride 2025: Lets Talk About Sex As part of We Are Survivors 16th Anniversary, and with 16 being the age of consent, the team decided to enter the Manchester Pride 'Love Parade' with a single key message... #LoveConsent The campaign is part of the organisations ON IT project, in partnership with leading North West HIV charity George House Trust, focused on Chems/Sex/HIV/Consent and can be found at www.onit.org.uk

We are Survivors Manchester Pride 2025: Lets Talk About Sex @ThisIsSurvivors

Parliament forum calls for urgent PALM visa reform as 7,000 workers disengage Exploitation and poor living conditions have led an estimated 7000 people to walk away from the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The post Parliament forum calls for urgent PALM visa reform as 7,000 workers disengage appeared first on The Australia Institute.

Parliament forum calls for urgent PALM visa reform as 7,000 workers disengage

What Is Reflective Functioning? Mentalization, Attachment Theory & RF Scoring with Dr. Miriam Steele In this episode, Dr. Puder hosts a conversation with Dr. Miriam Steele, a leading expert in reflective functioning (RF), mentalization, and attachment theory. They explore the origins of RF from the pioneering work of Peter Fonagy and John Bowlby in the London Parent-Child Project, its role in predicting secure attachments and sensitive parenting, and distinctions from empathy. Conversation topics include cutting-edge research on mentalization-based treatment (MBT) and transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders, therapist RF's impact on patient outcomes, body image representations, and smartphone effects on parent-child bonds. Link to Blog: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-260-what-is-reflective-functioning-mentalization-attachment-theory-amp-rf-scoring-with-dr-miriam-steele By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program Main Attachment: https://mainattachment.org/

What Is Reflective Functioning? Mentalization, Attachment Theory & RF Scoring with Dr. Miriam Steele

The Simbari Question Why culture changes how experiences are processed.

The Simbari Question Richard Nicholas #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Nicholls

Are you spending too much time doomscrolling on your phone? Osher Günsberg speaks with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Mark Williams (author of the book 'Screen Smart Children') about the wasting the finite amount of time we have on our phones and social media. More from Osher: 🎙 Better Than Yesterday podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BTYpodcast 📬 Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter: https://makeitbetterthanyesterday.kit.com/7d9d18dcee 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osher_gunsberg 📖 Books: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg 📺 Story Time on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive 🎟️ Story Time tickets: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg #screentime #digitaladdiction #parentingtips #mentalhealth #adhd #technology #neuroscience #dopamine #socialmedia #MarkWilliams #OsherGünsberg #BetterThanYesterday

Are you spending too much time doomscrolling on your phone? Osher Günsberg

it's still derogatory?!....#youtubeshorts #disabled #disabilityawareness #shortvideos #viralvideos

it's still derogatory?!....#youtubeshorts #disabled #disabilityawareness #shortvideos #viralvideos

What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? When a patient is seen with restless legs, most assume that it's simply due to bursts of hyperactivity or agitation. However, if this restlessness is associated with unpleasant, uncomfortable sensation and is worse at rest, it is most likely Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). In this short video, Dr Sanil Rege, a psychiatrist, explores the defining features of RLS and the probable behavioural profile that emerges when it overlaps with ADHD. Core Concepts Discussed: What Is RLS?: Recognising RLS as an unpleasant, uncomfortable sensation in the legs where some relief is obtained with moving the legs. Risk of Misdiagnosis: Noting that RLS can be often misdiagnosed as medication-induced akathisia or generalised agitation. Timing as Key Differentiator: Identifying timing as a key differentiator between RLS and akathisia, as RLS tends to occur towards the latter half of the day as the person is trying to go to bed. RLS and ADHD: Outlining the probable behavioural profile when RLS and ADHD co-occur, including worsening attention across the day, daytime fatigue, and night-time activation. #RestlessLegSyndrome #ADHD #Psychiatry

Dr Sanil Rege - What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?

My depression felt creatively expansive. Now I’ve overcome it, how do I keep the meaningful parts? | Leading questions #DepressionHealthwellbeingAustralianlifestyleMentalhealth

Anxiety stinks! I have just been ANXIOUS about so many things. It’s been unreal. It’s also causing me to “freeze” in the “fight, flee, freeze” scenario. My closest friend is having surgery to repair physical damage from an assault twenty years ago. It’s taken her this long to be brave enough to see a doctor about it … Continue reading Anxiety stinks!

Anxiety stinks! #Anxiety #chronicillness #Gastroparesis

Australian fossil fuel subsidies growing faster than NDIS, hitting $16.3 billion in 2025-26 Australian state and federal governments provided $16.3 billion in subsidies to fossil fuel producers and major users in 2025-26, according to new research from The Australia Institute. The post Australian fossil fuel subsidies growing faster than NDIS, hitting $16.3 billion in 2025-26 appeared first on The Australia Institute.

Australian fossil fuel subsidies growing faster than NDIS, hitting $16.3 billion in 2025-26

Discrimination and eating disorder treatment | Mind Jenny began to experience eating problems while studying for her GCSE's. In this video, she talks about the discrimination she has faced throughout her treatment journey. Jenny is sharing this in the hopes that it might be helpful to others that might be going through a similar experience. Jenny is part of our Community Reporters programme, a project funded by YouTube Health to train people with lived experience to create their own content. For mental health information and signposting call Mind on 0300 123 3393 - Weekdays, 9am - 6pm For someone to talk to about how you’re feeling: 📱 Text Shout on 85258 - https://giveusashout.org 📞 Call Samaritans on 116 123 - anytime - https://www.samaritans.org/ 📞 Call Calm 0800 58 58 58 - 5pm to midnight - https://www.thecalmzone.net/ 👉 Visit OCD Action https://ocdaction.org.uk/

Mind Discrimination and eating disorder treatment | Mind Mental Health

Creativity, Mania, and Finding Balance on World Bipolar Day One writer reflects on bipolar disorder, Van Gogh, and the hard-won stability that makes creativity feel safer. By the time I was 16 years old, I’d convinced myself that I was a creative genius. I knew nothing yet of bipolar disorder, but the budding manias of my teenage years had flowered into an obsessive pursuit... The post Creativity, Mania, and Finding Balance on World Bipolar Day appeared first on bpHope.com.

Creativity, Mania, and Finding Balance on World Bipolar Day #BipolarMania

Let's Talk about Consent | ON IT Conference 2026 One month ago We Are Survivors and George House Trust hosted The ON IT Conference at The Eagle Manchester. For those who couldn’t make it, or want to relive the day, each of the sessions was filmed. Today we’re sharing the HIV session, hosted by George Proctor. Discover more about the campaign, and future ON IT events at www.onit.org.uk

We are Survivors Let's Talk about Consent | ON IT Conference 2026 @ThisIsSurvivors

Protective measures in our home that I am proud of. Protecting children will always come first.

Protective measures in our home that I am proud of. Protecting children will always come first. #HomeSafety #ChildProtection #ParentingTips #SafetyFirst #HomeSecurity

Is Psychosis a Gift or a Curse? The dangerous polarization in mental health communities. #mentalhealth #psychosis #debate #awareness #ClipGPT #streamladder

Is Psychosis a Gift or a Curse? @olidnejad #mentalhealth #psychosis #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #psychosissupport

Hobart Clinic chief quits amid reported clash with board The Hobart Clinic's chief executive has resigned as the state government commissions a review of the mental health hospital's corporate governance.

Hobart Clinic chief quits amid reported clash with board #hobartclinic #arishnaresh #timbooker

Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Women | Aware Webinar For our March webinar we were delighted to be joined by Dr Declan Lyons, Consultant Psychiatrist at St Patrick's Mental Health Services, and lived experience expert, Arlene Bailey. We explored how bipolar disorder can present in women, and looked at symptom patterns, hormonal and life-stage influences, and common challenges in diagnosis and management. This webinar is moderated by Dr Susan Brannick, Clinical Director at Aware. ------------------------------- Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Information (www.aware.ie/information) Information on depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety along with tips for coping and supporting others. Free Support Services (www.aware.ie/support) Support Group & Self Care Groups | Support Line | Freephone 1800 804848 (10am-10pm, 365 days) Support Mail | supportmail@aware.ie (Answered within 24hrs) Education Programmes (www.aware.ie/programmes) Resilience Programme | 6 week programme Life Skills Online | 8 week programme Family Support Programme | 4 week programme Living Well With Bipolar Disorder Programme | 8 week programme Life Skills for Schools | 4 week programme Wellness@Work | Mental health programmes If you are in crisis, please contact Pieta House 24/7 Crisis Helpline on 1800 247 247 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Women | Aware Webinar

Before You Try Viibryd (Vilazodone), Watch This In this video, I walk through how Viibryd actually works, why it’s different from standard SSRIs, and what that difference means for sexual side effects, emotional flattening, anxiety, and tolerability. We’ll talk about the real trade-offs, the GI and food rule most people aren’t warned about, and how Viibryd compares to common alternatives like bupropion and vortioxetine. I’m Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, a psychiatrist triple board certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. My goal is to help you understand psychiatric medications in a way that feels human, honest, and grounded in real clinical experience — not marketing. If you’ve tried an antidepressant before and are deciding what to do next, let me know in the comments what trade-offs matter most to you. And if you want a deeper dive into vortioxetine (Trintellix) and how it compares head-to-head with Viibryd, check out the next video linked here. This video covers: Viibryd review, vilazodone side effects, antidepressants and sex drive, SSRI sexual side effects, alternatives to SSRIs, and how to choose the right antidepressant after the first one didn’t work. This video is about Viibryd and mental health and psychiatry, as part of our series on mental health and psychiatry. Subscribe to our channel if you want to learn more about mental health and psychiatry! Viibryd review and sexual side effects explained — does this antidepressant really spare your sex drive or not? Before You Try Viibryd (Vilazodone), Watch This Viibryd Review: Is It The Best Next Antidepressant? 🚨 🧠 For all things mental health from Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd 🚨😴 Trouble sleeping? Introducing Stories for Sleep, read by Dr. Mirza (in his psychiatrist voice, not YouTube voice!) to help you fall asleep in no time! Subscribe today 👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesforSleep-q2v Viibryd (vilazodone) is often described as an antidepressant that’s easier on sexual function. But that claim deserves nuance — especially if you’re considering it after another antidepressant didn’t work the way you hoped. Chapters 0:00 What about Viibryd? 1:12 Viibryd 101 3:12 How you take Viibryd matters 5:08 Does Viibryd actually spare sexual side effects? 7:03 Viibryd vs Wellbutrin vs Trintellix 9:09 The fork in the road 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 👉𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐. 💊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒: #viibryd#vilazodone#antidepressantreview#mentalhealtheducation#depressionawareness #mentalhealthmatters#medicationguide#depressiontreatment#anxietysupport#mentalwellbeing #psychmeds#mentalhealthinfo#antidepressants#depressionhelp#mentalhealthjourney #brainhealth#mooddisorder#mentalhealthsupport#healthcontent#mindcare DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options

TheKicksShrink Before You Try Viibryd (Vilazodone), Watch This @sulmoney

How to Overcome Guilt: Break Free from Unreasonable Expectations with Jennifer Reid, MD In this episode, we welcome psychiatrists Dr. Jennifer Reid (author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations) who explores why guilt feels so overwhelming amid post-COVID pressures, perfectionism, and endless roles. Dr. Reid and Dr. Puder differentiate guilt from shame, highlighting adaptive healthy guilt for repairing relationships versus maladaptive generalized guilt tied to depression, anxiety, burnout, and cognitive distortions. The discussion covers childhood roots like parentification and socialization, narcissism's reduced guilt, therapist/doctor identity struggles with moral injury, and practical strategies like boundary-setting, reframing expectations, and safely referring unsafe patients without guilt. Ideal for anyone battling unreasonable self-expectations, mental health providers seeking tools to manage guilt in patients and themselves, or listeners wanting to break free and reclaim emotional freedom through self-compassion and realistic accountability.

How to Overcome Guilt: Break Free from Unreasonable Expectations with Jennifer Reid, MD

Australian fossil fuel subsidies growing faster than NDIS, hitting $16.3 billion in 2025-26 Australian state and federal governments provided $16.3 billion in subsidies to fossil fuel producers and major users in 2025-26, according to new research from The Australia Institute. The post Australian fossil fuel subsidies growing faster than NDIS, hitting $16.3 billion in 2025-26 appeared first on The Australia Institute.

Australian fossil fuel subsidies growing faster than NDIS, hitting $16.3 billion in 2025-26 #FossilFuels #Subsidies #ClimateChange #Australia #NDIS

Bonus Article: Process Is Everything Or, what I learned from watching four versions of Beauty and The Beast with my sick kids

Bonus Article: Process Is Everything

News update for Thur 12 Mar 2026 Your trusted guide to the top independent news and views of the day...

News update for Thur 12 Mar 2026 @deniseshrivell

Alex Lee on using improv and comedy to bring history to life Comedian, writer and host Alex Lee joins Osher to talk about her new ABC panel show Tonight At The Museum — and how she's using comedy to help us make sense of history, identity, and the stories we choose to preserve. From the chaos of writers’ rooms and the power of improv, to filming inside a working museum in Tasmania, Alex shares how the show was built from the ground up — and why museums are no longer just dusty rooms full of old stuff, but living reflections of who we are. We explore: 🎭 Why improv comedy is a secret superpower in TV (and life) 🦴 The strange, funny and confronting history behind museum collections 🐋 A jaw-dropping extinction story that will stay with you 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons, creative identity, and designing the person you want to be 🎬 What it’s like having pyrotechnics on standby while you nail a blockbuster film line at 4am (while very pregnant) 🌏 How museums are reckoning with colonial history — and why humour helps us have harder conversations More info: ▪️ Catch 'Night At The Museum' on ABC and ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/tonight-at-the-museum More from Osher: 🎙 Better Than Yesterday podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BTYpodcast 📬 Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter: https://makeitbetterthanyesterday.kit.com/7d9d18dcee 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osher_gunsberg 📖 Books: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg 📺 Story Time on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive 🎟️ Story Time tickets: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg #OsherGünsberg #BetterThanYesterday #AlexLee #history #gameshow

Alex Lee on using improv and comedy to bring history to life Osher Günsberg

Restless day I can’t decide if it’s the time change, the recent weather events, or my friend’s impending surgery, but I am just so incredibly restless. I’m exhausted and could benefit from a nap, but I can’t relax. I can’t seem to do anything useful really either. I mean, I’ve put like nine loads of laundry into … Continue reading Restless day

Restless day #Anxiety #health #MentalHealth

Gene Test Trap: Why Pristiq May Misguide Your Meds! #shorts Gene tests promise personalized medicine, but the “gene test trap” can quietly misguide your treatment, especially with medications like Pristiq. Many tests focus on how fast your body metabolizes drugs, not whether the drug is the right match for your symptoms, biology, or side effects. This can create false confidence and lead to meds that look “compatible” on paper but fail in real life. In this video, we break down how pharmacogenetic testing works, where it helps, where it falls short, and why real-world response, lifestyle, and clinical judgment still matter. Smarter choices start with better questions, not blind trust in test results. Gene Test Trap: Why Pristiq May Misguide Your Meds! #shorts Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) often appears "clean" on gene tests, but real-world results are mixed. Don't let a report box you in—focus on the person in front of you, not just the paper. 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 👉𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐. 💊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒: #pristiq#desvenlafaxine#genetest#pharmacogenomics#genetesting#pharmacogenetics#pristiq #antidepressants#personalizedmedicine#mentalhealthtips#healthmyths#medicaltruth#wellnesstips #healtheducation#brainhealth#depressionhelp#anxietysupport#healthfacts#holistichealing #mindbodyhealth#patientadvocacy#informedchoices

TheKicksShrink Gene Test Trap: Why Pristiq May Misguide Your Meds! #shorts @sulmoney

Are You Pacing the Cage? Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1149857/open_sms) In this episode, I’m talking about something called zoochosis. A term used to describe distress in captive animals, and how something very similar might be happening to us as humans in the modern world. Support the show (https://patreon.com/richardnicholls) Join the Patreon community https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor X https://x.com/richardnicholls (https://twitter.com/richardnicholls)

Are You Pacing the Cage? Richard Nicholas #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Nicholls