Mental Health stories

Clean Slate Clinic secures $4.3 million to expand virtual alcohol detox service, with new support from Giant Leap and Scale Investors.

Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.

UK employers put mental health, flexibility and support centre stage as wellbeing moves from perk to business strategy.

Survey finds 47% of young Australians back under-16 social media limits, but most fear losing news, learning and friendship online.

Year13 hires former ADAPTOVATE boss Laura Scott to steer Australian growth as it expands into the US and strengthens its leadership team.

Battleground-state voters want tougher health insurance rules and strong AI guardrails, with overwhelming support for mental health protections.

USC Annenberg survey finds companies are becoming more selective in public debate as polarisation boosts the clout of communication teams.

Flywire taps former Bank of America audit chief Christine Katziff for board role as it bolsters oversight of its global payments business.

Allianz research finds most Australian workers see little help with burnout, as psychological compensation claims climb and staff call for practical changes.

Cybermindz warns mental health-related absence could already be costing the UK, US and Australia's cyber sector more than 250,000 work days.

Samsung unveils Jet 95S cordless vacuum in Australia, a AUD $799 model built for 'chore snacking' with stronger suction and smart cleaning modes.

ECI Software wins 2026 Great Place to Work certification across eight countries, as 82% of staff rate it a great workplace.

Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.

CenTrak upgrades ConnectRT with AI analytics and BLE tags to bolster hospital staff safety, asset tracking and vulnerable patient monitoring.

Spectrum.Life enters Australia with a triple acquisition, uniting MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health into one digital care platform.

Launchd snaps up Auckland talent agency WeAreTENZING to grow its creator and athlete footprint across the booming ANZ influencer market.

Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.

Audika Australia will roll out Oticon Zeal, a discreet AI-powered hearing device aimed at boosting early testing and breaking stigma.

Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.

Late payments are pushing more Australian small firms into debt, draining weeks on chasing invoices and fuelling rising financial stress.