Life Matters

Kate first started taking antidepressants when she was 12 years old. Thirty years later, she's still on them. She's one of the three and a half million Australians taking antidepressants. One researcher says they're one of the most commonly overprescribed drugs and it's not getting to the root cause of Australia's mental health crisis.

Plus, is the high school literature curriculum too white and too male? And how a new solar battery rebate could benefit you.

Katelyn managed to finish Year 12 despite struggling with reading. Now an adult, she wants to open her world up to more opportunities, so for the past year, she's been on a learning journey with the Adult Literacy Service.

Plus, battles for leadership, from the Catholic Church to the Australian Parliament, have us asking: what makes a good leader? And your last day on the job, for the rest of your life?

If your dream for a career, relationship, family or life goal, doesn't work out, it can be devastating. But, can it also bring peace, relief and personal growth? Also, how to be your kid's biggest sports' fan, without taking your competitiveness too far.

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

Owning a home is often considered part of the Australian dream, so how do some people make that dream a reality? And how could intergenerational communal housing help ease the housing crisis and the loneliness 'epidemic'?

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

Rosie Waterland and Jamila Rizvi's new book, Broken Brains, confronts how we treat mental health and physical health conditions differently and offers comfort and advice "for anyone who has been sick or loved someone who was". 

If you've moved or changed your living circumstances, it can be tricky to make a new crew of friends. What's the best way to find like-minded souls who "get" you? Also, if your elderly dad has made a decision you think is probably not in their best interest, how do you gently help them make a better choice?

Do I need to buy a burner, or should I ditch my US trip? Some Aussies are questioning their holiday plans to the States, and travel agency Flight Centre says it could be costing them $100 million. So, what do you need to consider if you're heading to Trump's America? Also, a food fight between Australian cooking empires RecipeTin Eats and Baking With Brooki has us asking chef Adam Liaw: Can you copyright a recipe?

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.