Alfred Health
A large spike in online gambling has experts at The Alfred concerned that many problem gamblers are avoiding seeking help and are suffering in silence.
A new headspace centre in Syndal will expand Alfred Health’s support for young people experiencing mental health challenges.
While Victoria’s second COVID-19 wave appears to be coming to an end, experts at The Alfred’s Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) warn that the mental health battle is only beginning.
Mental health issues such as eating disorders, depression and anxiety have had a pronounced spike in young people during the COVID-19 restrictions.
Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown measures have taken their toll on everyone, but it’s women who are struggling most.
Kieran Kennedy, Psychiatry Registrar and mental health advocate at The Alfred, speaks openly about why we should be talking more about men’s mental health.
Every day our Alfred dads play a vital role in the lives of our patients. But this Father's Day we're recognising the important role that they play at home with their kids. Michael has recently returned from paternity leave were he was full time carer for his now 16-month old daughter, Mia. He's shared what it's like becoming a new dad.
A fierce advocate of women’s health who is also a migrant, mother and former marathon runner, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.
Researchers at The Alfred will trial using laughing gas to treat patients with depression after studies overseas showed promising results.
A skateboarding initiative that creates a ‘safe space’ for teens and young adults to discuss their experiences with psychosis and other mental health concerns has been introduced by the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program (hYEPP).