National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.  

National Editor of The Australian, Dennis Shanahan, joins Luke Grant to dissect the biggest stories in federal politics of the past week.

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The week in Canberra with The Australian's National Editor Dennis Shanahan

While an increase in initiatives and media discussion around men's mental health have led to more men speaking up, there remains considerable work to be done to resolve gender inequity in this space.

The number of suicide deaths remain approximately three times higher in males than females and men are far more likely to die as a result of alcohol and drug use.

Only a quarter of men said they would be likely or very likely to seek help from a mental health professional if they experienced an emotional or personal problem and almost 25% said they would not seek help from anyone. 

Doctor Cate Howell OAM is a GP, therapist, and educator. She works as a General Practitioner with Defence, and also has a private practice focusing on mental health and various teaching activities. 

She also co-authored a book with her son called The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide.

She joined Luke Grant to discuss how the taboo around men's mental health is starting to dissipate and what still needs to be done to stop the horrific phenomenon of people taking their own lives.

If you or someone you know is suffering there are many places to go for help including… 
LIFELINE on 13 11 14
BEYOND BLUE on 1300 22 4636
Suicide Call Back Line 1800 659 467
Mensline 1300 789 978


You can order a copy of The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide at drcatehowell.com.au

While an increase in initiatives and media discussion around men's mental health have led to more men speaking up, there remains considerable work to be done to resolve gender inequity in this space.
The number of suicide deaths remain approximately three times higher in males than females and men are far more likely to die as a result of alcohol and drug use.
Only a quarter of men said they would be likely or very likely to seek help from a mental health professional if they experienced an emotional or personal problem and almost 25% said they would not seek help from anyone. 
Doctor Cate Howell OAM is a GP, therapist, and educator. She works as a General Practitioner with Defence, and also has a private practice focusing on mental health and various teaching activities. 
She also co-authored a book with her son called The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide.
She joined Luke Grant to discuss how the taboo around men's mental health is starting to dissipate and what still needs to be done to stop the horrific phenomenon of people taking their own lives.
If you or someone you know is suffering there are many places to go for help including… 
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">LIFELINE on 13 11 14</li>
<li aria-level="2">BEYOND BLUE on 1300 22 4636</li>
<li aria-level="2">Suicide Call Back Line 1800 659 467</li>
<li aria-level="2">Mensline 1300 789 978</li>
</ul>
 You can order a copy of The Changing Man: A Mental Health Guide at drcatehowell.com.au

The ending of men's health week isn't the end of men speaking up when they’re experiencing mental health issues.

Esteemed journalist Tracy Grimshaw and medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth will put four pairs of everyday Australians under the microscope, testing the limits of human longevity, when Do You Want To Live Forever? premieres on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7.30pm on Monday, June 17.

They will embark on a life-changing 12-week journey of discovery, exploring the intricacies of health and ageing, seeking the secret to turning back their biological age.

From billion-dollar breakthroughs to simple secrets, Tracy and Nick will travel the globe, visiting the blue zones—regions known for their high concentrations of centenarians—to investigate scientific advances in ageing and discover the latest developments in longevity.

Co-Host of the series and friend of the show, Dr Nick Coatsworth, joins Luke Grant to tell him what people can expect from the show and what everyday choices people can make to maximise their time on this earth.

Esteemed journalist Tracy Grimshaw and medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth will put four pairs of everyday Australians under the microscope, testing the limits of human longevity, when Do You Want To Live Forever? premieres on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7.30pm on Monday, June 17.
They will embark on a life-changing 12-week journey of discovery, exploring the intricacies of health and ageing, seeking the secret to turning back their biological age.
From billion-dollar breakthroughs to simple secrets, Tracy and Nick will travel the globe, visiting the blue zones—regions known for their high concentrations of centenarians—to investigate scientific advances in ageing and discover the latest developments in longevity.
Co-Host of the series and friend of the show, Dr Nick Coatsworth, joins Luke Grant to tell him what people can expect from the show and what everyday choices people can make to maximise their time on this earth.

New doco explores how humans will soon regularly be living past 100

NSW Treasurer Daniel Moohkey's new budget is set to increase the state’s deficit to just under $10 billion when it is unveiled on Tuesday. 

NSW has been deep in deficit for five years, the longest spell of negative budget balances in living memory. 

The state's financial woes were exacerbated by the controversial carve up of the GST by the Albanese Government earlier this year, in which NSW received its lowest share of revenue since the scheme's introduction more than 20 years ago.

Nevertheless, the government has already announced big spending measures on key state issues including health, housing and education. 

Luke Grant grilled Daniel Moohkey on how the state ended up in this unfortunate financial position, how we can afford the billions spent in announcements and what the plan is to get the books back in the black.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Moohkey's new budget is set to increase the state’s deficit to just under $10 billion when it is unveiled on Tuesday. 
NSW has been deep in deficit for five years, the longest spell of negative budget balances in living memory. 
The state's financial woes were exacerbated by the controversial carve up of the GST by the Albanese Government earlier this year, in which NSW received its lowest share of revenue since the scheme's introduction more than 20 years ago.
Nevertheless, the government has already announced big spending measures on key state issues including health, housing and education. 
Luke Grant grilled Daniel Moohkey on how the state ended up in this unfortunate financial position, how we can afford the billions spent in announcements and what the plan is to get the books back in the black.

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