UNSW researchers urge action on mental health inequities

Important article by Scott Teasdale and Simon Rosenbaum, which puts a powerful new policy spin on their Lancet Commission publication from earlier this year, which summarised the evidence for #physicalhealth interventions for people receiving #mentalhealth care. The most urgent priorities include: - Embedding lifestyle interventions into clinical guidelines and commissioning frameworks. - Investing in a specialist workforce, including dietitians and exercise physiologists, within mental health services. - Expanding peer roles, to support sustained implementation of interventions. - Ensuring interventions are equity-focused, adapted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, and people living in low-resource settings. - Establishing long-term funding mechanisms that move beyond pilot projects to sustainable services. Inclusion in the Medical Journal of Australia creates important momentum for the widespread adoption of supports like Mindgardens' and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)'s #KeepingTheBodyInMind program, which has demonstrated positive physical health outcomes in nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation and vaccination. The evidence is in. It's time for policy-makers to put it into practice. #livedexperience Equally Well Australia, Psychosis Australia, Dietitians Australia, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

📌 📌 📌 ‼️ ‼️ ‼️ LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS MUST BECOME A CORE PART OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE ‼️ ‼️ ‼️ 📌 📌 📌 📢 Important policy contribution from close colleagues and collaborators Dr Scott Teasdale and Prof Simon Rosenbaum, building on our Lancet Commission work earlier this year. Their new article in the Medical Journal of Australia outlines clear priorities for embedding physical health interventions into mental health care: ✅ Integrating lifestyle approaches into clinical guidelines and commissioning ✅ Investing in a specialist workforce (dietitians, exercise physiologists) ✅ Expanding peer roles for sustained implementation ✅ Ensuring equity-focused adaptation for diverse communities ✅ Securing long-term funding beyond pilots Programs like #KeepingtheBodyinMind — a collaboration between Mindgardens Neuroscience Network and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and UNSW Medicine & Health— are already demonstrating impact. The evidence is strong. Now it’s time for policy to catch up. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gw2dzuxe 👏 Great work and continued advocacy Scott and Simon 👏 #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Policy #KeepingTheBodyInMind #Mindgardens #SESLHD #HealthEquity #ImplementationScience

Australians are increasingly diagnosing themselves with complex mental health conditions after scrolling through social media or chatting with artificial intelligence in a shift experts say risks misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and worsening symptoms. https://lnkd.in/g6VJHnVy #mentalhealth #socialmedia #mentalillness #emotionaldistress #preventativemedicine #healthtimes

The Mental Health Bill 2025 is approaching the end of its passage through parliament, and is expected to receive royal assent in the coming months. This will impact how you manage mental health in your business. In many cases this will be a subtle shift, as the Equality Act already recognises mental health conditions. However, it will raise the bar of how you respond to mental health issues. Our latest blog discusses some of the areas in which you may need to make changes. You can read it here: https://buff.ly/T7JwI4x

Why do men still find it difficult to open up about mental health? In our Ask the Expert series, Homewood Health Centre 's Andrew Hanlon, R.P., ICADC reflects on men's mental health, what keeps men silent, and how that silence can affect recovery. One theme comes up again and again: societal pressure to “tough it out” often overrides emotional needs. But being vulnerable isn’t a failure. It’s a form of resilience. 📺 Watch the full interview with Andrew here: https://lnkd.in/gZMWhtUn #MensMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #HomewoodHealthCentre #MentalHealthAwareness

Workplaces can prevent suicide by offering paid mental health days, sufficient vacation time, and benefits for both physical and mental health services. https://lnkd.in/eGYBT_Hn

In 2025 PANDA was accredited against the new National Digital Mental Health Standards.⁠ ⁠ What are the National Digital Mental Health Standards?⁠ ⁠ The Digital Mental Health Standards help people identify high quality digital mental health services and ensure safe services that keep your information private. ⁠ Read more about what we've been up to at PANDA in the last year in the Annual Impact Report. https://lnkd.in/dp4NSujx

New #article from James Laurence: Spatial immobility and the dynamics of loneliness, social capital, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic TL;DR: local social capital moderates associations with distress and loneliness https://lnkd.in/eexy9gyd

Early intervention isn’t just compassionate. It’s cost-effective. Data shows that for every $1 invested in treating depression and anxiety, we gain $4 in improved health and productivity. Proactive mental health programs can even save up to $10 per $1 spent through reduced hospitalizations and crisis services. The takeaway? Early care benefits individuals, organizations, and entire economies. Let’s move from reaction to prevention. #EarlyIntervention #MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing #HealthEconomics #WorkplaceWellness

Understanding TMS Therapy is essential for making informed decisions about mental health treatment. 🌱 It's important to recognize that TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) therapy doesn’t guarantee immediate results for everyone. While some individuals experience rapid relief, others may take longer to notice improvements, and a few might not respond to the treatment at all. This variability highlights the importance of personalized care and ongoing consultation with healthcare providers. Always discuss your specific needs and concerns with a professional to ensure the best possible outcome on your mental health journey. #TMStherapy #MentalHealthMatters #TranquilHealthcare #DepressionRelief #OCDsupport #MindHealth #WellnessJourney #MentalWellness #BrainHealth #HealingWithScience