Mental Health
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Prince Harry launches mental health tool AAP - 22-01-2021
Prince Harry has joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison in urging frontline workers to look after their mental health following an incredibly difficult year.
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Youth suicide: people are "falling through the cracks" Charlotte Mitchell - 18-12-2020
Young men remain overly represented in a new study highlighting “concerning” trends in youth suicide, as experts call for system-wide improvements so that people
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A mental disorder, not a personal failure: why now is the time for Australia to rethink addiction Health Times - 15-12-2020
The year 2020 has challenged us all. The bushfires and then the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s important, how we respond to crises as a community,
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Calls for a new approach to mental healthcare for Indigenous AAP - 08-12-2020
Rising rates of Indigenous suicide and self-harm have prompted calls for a new approach to mental healthcare where cultural and clinical care are balanced.
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Australian youth suicides lost mental health support AAP - 01-12-2020
Thousands of young Australians who committed suicide were no longer receiving mental health help at the time of their deaths, new analysis of data shows.
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When hoarding becomes a health problem Health Times - 30-11-2020
Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical
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Sharp decline in mental health for young Australians Health Times - 20-11-2020
COVID-19 is continuing to lead to worsening mental health outcomes for young Australians, with the highest levels of psychological distress for 18- to 24-year-olds observed
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Urgent calls to improve mental health support for rural communities Charlotte Mitchell - 18-11-2020
Bushfires, drought and a pandemic have together taken a severe toll on the mental health of rural communities – but our support services need to move away from being
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Children face extensive wait times for costly private mental health support Health Times - 17-11-2020
Parents are facing extensive wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs when seeking private mental health support for their children, according to a new study.
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Self-harm content on Instagram: "self-harm or self-help?" Health Times - 23-09-2020
Instagram users who post self-harm content online are choosing ambiguous hashtags in an attempt to circumvent the social media platform’s ban on harmful content, a researcher
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Australians with eating disorders to volunteer for genetic investigation AAP - 22-09-2020
Researchers are calling for Australians with eating disorders to help in a study to identify the genes that influence risk of developing the illness.
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Health workers experiencing increased levels of stress due to COVID-19, research reveals Nicole Madigan - 02-10-2020
Independent aged care and disability support workers have experienced increased stress levels while working during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research reveals.
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Study shows bullying by friends hurts the most AAP - 17-09-2020
Researchers at Flinders University have found young victims often tolerated hurtful bullying from friends because they don't want to lose the relationship.
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Media reporting on mental illness, violence and crime needs to change Health Times - 25-08-2020
The media is a key source of information about mental illness for the public, and research shows media coverage can influence public attitudes and perceptions of
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Veterans and their families seeking help during COVID-19 Health Times - 25-08-2020
Veterans and their families who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic have been increasingly accessing support through Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
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Self-care during International Year of the Nurse and Midwife Health Times - 24-08-2020
2020 has changed life for many people. COVID-19 has challenged us in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Nurses and midwives have stepped up to battle this health emergency.
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Young girls exposed to negative peers at risk of adult mental health issues Health Times - 10-08-2020
School-aged girls who socialise with negative peers are more likely to not only experience depression during their youth, but are at an increased risk of mental health problems
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Victorian government is investing in mental health at home AAP - 10-08-2020
The Victorian government is investing a further $60 million towards acute mental health support to keep people out of the state's busy emergency departments.
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5 ways to get mental health help without having to talk on the phone Health Times - 05-08-2020
Access to mental health support has never been more important, as Melburnians are hit with a stage 4 lockdown and much of the rest of Australia braces for a potential
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Technology to promote communication of emotion in times of social isolation Health Times - 27-07-2020
A new artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) device which recognises and reads the emotional cues of those around us could be a welcome step in combating
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