Voicebox: Mental Health

Mental health still appears to be a taboo topic - we want to change that. We are now gearing our editorial focus to shine a spotlight on the complex and under-reported world of mental health. We will be conducting interviews, writing blogs and feature pieces, and inviting guest writers to provide you with engaging and informative content that hopefully inspires people to be more open and honest about their mental health.
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30 April 2018
MINDS MATTER: THE IMPACT OF THE ARTS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
In advance of Mental Health Awareness Week (14–20 May), join us for a panel discussion considering the ways in which the arts can have a positive effect on our mental health, and that of those around us.
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6 April 2018
Interview with Lois Ward-Marvin of Depression Rhythm
Lois Ward-Marvin is a 22-year-old performance artist who uses dance to treat her anxiety and depression. She shares her journey and a daily dance on Instagram as @depression.rhythm.
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6 April 2018
Voice in your head: finished but not over
Looking back on six months of mental health coverage on Voice
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4 April 2018
Interview with Nicole Ben-Simon, children's book author
I spoke to Nicole about her children’s book and why it’s important to talk about mental health from a young age
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28 March 2018
Interview with Richard Wall - YoungMinds
To mark the 25th anniversary of YoungMinds, we talk to Richard Wall from their youth engagement team about what the charity stands for, some of their successes, and what more should be done to improve mental health provisions.
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15 March 2018
Interview with Rob Gee
I spoke to Rob about his work in a psychiatric ward and why it forms part of his comedic and poetry material
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15 March 2018
#TalkingHelps Your Recovery
When Laura started frequently feeling down, she knew she had to talk to someone to find out what was happening. It was this decision to reach out for help that set her on a path of recovery.
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14 March 2018
Will using less of my phone help my mental health?
Smartphones and computers put the whole online world at our fingertips, but not always in a good way. Read Beth's blog on using her phone less and focusing on her mental health more
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13 March 2018
#TalkingHelps at University
For Michaela, it was vital that someone at University reached out and asked her if she was okay. Here, she shares her story about why #TalkingHelps.
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12 March 2018
#TalkingHelps After Loss
Guest blogger Beth shares how #TalkingHelps her, and how important it was to talk after she experienced loss in her family.
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28 February 2018
Interview with Smells Like Teen Spirit
I spoke to Chelsea, Jayden and Kiara about their personal struggles with mental health issues and the advice they’d give those who are also struggling
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28 February 2018
Interview with Dan Schmidt from headspace
I spoke to Dan about the mental health organisation and the services they provide
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27 February 2018
EDAW: Why I waited, and why you mustn’t
The following is a submission from a former sufferer of an eating disorder. They have asked to stay anonymous.
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26 February 2018
Interview with Justin Matson
I spoke to Justin about his career as a stand-up comedian, his struggles with body image and sexuality and how the arts have helped him
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26 February 2018
EDAW: 34% of adults unable to name any signs or symptoms of eating disorders
Beat calls upon the Government and NHS to increase awareness
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24 February 2018
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Mental health issues are at the front and centre of this two hour play about loss and hope
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24 February 2018
Bi-Cycle
Who knew a spin class and sexual confusion went so well together?
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24 February 2018
Interview with Sam Anderson
Sam spoke to me about his show at Adelaide Fringe and coming to terms with his sexuality