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Indigenous psychologist slams WA man who allegedly restrained three children with cable ties · A 45-year-old man in Western Australia allegedly physically restrained three Indigenous children outside a home in Broome, causing outrage and distress in the community. · The children, aged six, seven, and eight, were found bound together with cable ties outside the property. · The man has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault, with police stating that the force used was not proportionate. · The incident was described as "confronting" and "disturbing" by WA Premier Roger Cook, urging the community to let the police investigate the matter.

Exercise is essential to increase independence of people with disabilities, but many find gyms inaccessible and unwelcoming · With determination and support, Jason Mayweather, a man with cerebral palsy, works on improving his strength and balance at a disability-friendly gym in Brisbane. · Despite facing challenges and previous negative experiences in other gyms, he continues to strive for independence. · Dr. Georgia Munro-Cook highlights the importance of accessible exercise programs for people with disabilities, emphasizing the positive impact on mental health. · Through his passion for sports, Jason advocates for all-ability sports in schools and believes in modifying activities to overcome limitations, proving that with effort and determination, anything is achievable.

Bestselling US author Kristin Hannah honours Vietnam War nurses in new novel, The Women · On her 28th birthday in May 1968, nurse Jan McCarthy arrived in South Vietnam to work at the 1st Australian Field Hospital at Vũng Tàu during the Vietnam War. · Over the following 12 months, she treated countless patients with traumatic injuries, including amputations, and oversaw critical surgeries. · Recognition for the vital role of nurses like McCarthy during the Vietnam War has been growing, thanks to efforts by authors like Annabelle Brayley and Kristin Hannah, who shed light on the challenges and sacrifices made by these brave women. · Despite facing a lack of support and recognition upon their return, the dedicated service of these nurses, including McCarthy, is now being acknowledged with initiatives like Vietnam service medals and healthcare entitlements for civilian nurses.

Australians can sometimes struggle to come off antidepressants, leading them to go searching online for help · Australia lacks official guidelines for deprescribing antidepressants, making it difficult for patients to taper off their medication, leading to withdrawal symptoms. · New apps like TaperMate are being developed to provide support and help patients track their tapering process. · Online forums, such as Surviving Antidepressants, are also being used for advice on reducing dosage slowly. · The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines were recently published to assist clinicians, but they are not official. · Overall, apps like TaperMate can be a valuable tool in the treatment process, but caution is advised.