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11 Mar 2025

Dr Louise Birrell: Delaying mental health help

Mental Health

While many of us are quick to see a doctor when we are physically unwell, we don’t always treat our mental health the same way. New research from the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use has found that Australians are waiting an average of 12 years before seeking help for mental health and substance use disorders. And for some conditions, the wait is even longer.

What does this mean for mental health care in Australia?

Guest: Dr Louise Birrell, Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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9 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: TikTok Update – Recession Recipes

Consumer Affairs, Social Media

Hear about a TikToker called Kikirough, going viral for a series on recession recipes, and a seven-part TikTok series about ...

9 Apr 2025

Lisa Hasker: Victorian Sport Awards

Sports & Recreation

The Victorian Sport Awards are the night of nights for our local sporting community, celebrating everyone from Olympic gold medallists ...

9 Apr 2025

Dr Alexandra James: Netflix’s Adolescence

Politics, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Media, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s new limited series Adolescence has gone viral with over 66 million views in just two weeks and has sparked ...