Mental Health

From today, NSW University students enrolled in healthcare degrees can apply for up to $12,000 in subsidies to support them in their studies.

Christmas and the new year period is seen as a time for celebration, but for many people it’s the most challenging time of the year. Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is emphasising the importance of prioritising your mental health during the holiday season.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging Murrumbidgee residents to plan ahead this holiday season, especially with many GPs closed or operating under reduced hours.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is proud to announce its recent mental health campaign, 'Connect, Your Way,' has reached the finals of the Research Society's Research Awards and has been nominated for a Research Effectiveness Award in the Public Policy/Social Impact category.

As the Murrumbidgee region joins the nation in support of Mental Health Month this October, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is emphasising the significance of mental health awareness, self-care, and community support.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is seeking local mental health professionals, primary care providers, consumers and carers to provide input into the establishment of new mental health services in Wagga Wagga and Young.

As a seven-year-old girl, proud Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Isabel Reid was taken away from her family to the Cootamundra Girls Home. At 16 she left and started working with a local GP and believes he changed her life.

Owen Dufty is in his third year of an electrical apprenticeship. As a young person working in a male dominated industry, he understands the challenges for men to look after their health – especially their mental health.

Today Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) launched its new mental health campaign, Connect, Your Way to encourage people living across the Murrumbidgee to connect to services and resources and to reduce stigma around seeking support.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has welcomed the announcement today of two new mental health Head to Health services being established for Wagga Wagga and Young.

Each October, National Mental Health Month is an important time where the Murrumbidgee community can come together to raise awareness and promote better mental health for all.

MapMyRecovery, a free resource providing mental health and alcohol and other drugs information specific to the Murrumbidgee region, has recently undergone a major upgrade and this month a new television campaign has launched to promote the service.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging people living and working across the region to wear their craziest socks to help raise awareness about doctors experiencing mental health issues around the globe this Friday, 3 June 2022 as part of Crazysocks4docs Day.

As 2021 draws to a close Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging people across the region to make taking care of your mental health a priority. Nearly half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime, and those that don’t will most likely know someone that does.

MapMyRecovery, a free resource providing mental health information specific to the Murrumbidgee region, has undergone a major upgrade with new features and a new look

This Mental Health Month and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is encouraging people to take the time to reconnect, have conversations about mental health and seek support when they need it.

An important new suicide prevention and self-care resource for the Murrumbidgee region’s first responders has launched today to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day.

The guide has been developed by the Murrumbidgee Local Response Group which includes Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), NSW Police and Wellways in consultation with local first responders.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) will be hosting an online Mental Health Literacy workshop on Tuesday 13 July from 10am to 1pm. The workshop is open to those with lived experience, mental health advocates and health professionals and aims to examine and finalise focus areas and develop localised activities to address mental health service and support gaps.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) have released the final version of a three-year plan to improve mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug services in the region.

To mark the one-year anniversary of the 2019-20 bushfires, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has released a 2021 diary, full of helpful information about mental health and wellbeing. The diary is free to people living in the Murrumbidgee region.

To mark the beginning of World Mental Health Month, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) have released a draft three-year plan to improve mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug services in the region, which is now open for public consultation.

With October marking national Mental Health Month, MPHN is reminding people of the different resources and support services available in the region, which have been boosted by increased Commonwealth funding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

More young people in the Griffith area will be supported through a funding boost of around $440,000 over three years for headspace Griffith.

More than 1,300 students in the Murrumbidgee participated in a youth mental health program in 2019, providing them with vital tools to build positive mental health and resilience.

Some of our Murrumbidgee communities have had a tough time this holiday season and a new year is traditionally a time to reflect.

People experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol concerns can now find local support services at the click of a button, with the recent launch of MapMyRecovery.

As part of a trial program, Federal Member for Farrer, The Hon Sussan Ley MP, together with Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) today announced 11 Trusted Advocates for the Narrandera area to listen and help support community members to reach out for mental health support.

After a comprehensive review into how MPHN funds mental health services across the region, and subsequent tender process to establish the new MyStep to Mental Wellbeing, MPHN is pleased to announce Grand Pacific Health and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) as the providers to deliver this activity.

Nearly half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime, and those that don’t will most likely know someone that does.

MPHN CEO Melissa Neal said World Mental Health Day serves as a reminder that connecting with others is important; both for our own health and wellbeing as well as theirs.

During this week on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) and R U OK? Day (12 September) we’re reminded to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember that every day of the year we should support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs.