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The 2022 death of Senior Constable Benjamin Warren could not have been prevented — but that does not mean "that nothing should be done differently in future", the SA coroner has found.
Four NSW police officers are formally recognised for their actions during a fatal shooting that a coroner found occurred while they acted to protect the community. In the aftermath of complex grief there can be post-traumatic growth It's normal to feel distress when you go through trauma. But some people also experience personal growth to make positive changes in their lives.
One of Australia's most decorated soldiers has called for a national rethink on the care of veterans and their families. How 'hyper detailed' self-portraits helped Piiij rediscover her bodyThe images and descriptions of the Bondi Beach shooting attack are confronting, and having an emotional reaction is normal, experts say. Nestled in the foothills of a mountain, a retreat near Rockhampton in central Queensland brings together veterans, their families and others to talk and lighten their load.
A coronial inquest will explore whether the 2022 death of SA Police Senior Constable Benjamin Edward Warren could have been prevented if his mental health issues had been identified. Peter Maxwell and wife Rachel spent a combined 77 years as NSW paramedics, but they might be the last of a generation of lifers, with one in 20 leaving the workforce every year.
A weeks-long coronial inquest into the death of Northern Territory Police Constable Michael Deutrom has ended, shining a light on the mental health challenges facing frontline police. GP blames 'rotten' police culture for constable's death A doctor who treated a constable that later took his own life defends his treatment plan to a coronial inquest, while describing him as a "gentle, beautiful man".
An expert in trauma and suicide has told a coronial inquest into the death of a veteran officer that better mental health checks within the police force would likely have flagged him as an "officer at risk". Celebrities like Miley Cyrus are speaking about the benefits of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy. But what is EMDR and its role in psychological treatment? A personal event triggered coping mechanisms Laura Jones didn't realise she had.
It pushed her to explore her inherited trauma, a concept her family has long understood but science is only just beginning to research. When Barbara Brennan was in prison her home was looted and she was evicted. Now she's helping other former inmates with the difficult transition back into the community. Sisters Diane and Lorraine's fear of the water has had a profound impact on their lives.
Jacqueline Wong, who teaches adults to swim, says aquaphobia is the most "common thread" connecting her clients, but it can be overcome. Using diagnostic labels for people with mental health issues is on the rise, but this can sometimes hinder rather than help, psychologists warn. Frank Manley remembers driving his family home across the Tasman Bridge at night but ahead of him the line markings disappeared into a dark abyss.
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