Mental Health
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Mental health service demand surges AAP - 10-07-2020
Australians are increasingly picking up the phone to call leading crisis support services during the coronavirus pandemic compared to this time last year.
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Victoria's new lockdown sparks mental health concerns AAP - 08-07-2020
Experts are warning that Victoria's new six-week lockdown will put renewed strain on mental health with a limited ability of care systems to respond.
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People who use drugs face unique challenges under hard lockdown. The government's support is vital Health Times - 07-07-2020
The “hard lockdown” of nine public housing towers in Melbourne has no doubt brought an array of challenges for the thousands of residents.
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Physiotherapy essential to post-COVID mental health care Nicole Madigan - 06-07-2020
Providing multidisciplinary care to Australians living with complex mental health conditions is critical to achieving optimal outcomes, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19,
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Artificial intelligence to help boost youth mental health AAP - 30-06-2020
Researchers are embracing artificial intelligence to help young Australians with their mental health by using computer models to plot the best treatment.
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Potential breakthrough for eating disorder sufferers Health Times - 22-06-2020
Anorexia and other eating disorders may be linked to a nervous system experiencing inflammation caused by stress, according to an international review co-authored by a University
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How academics in health sciences cope with stress Health Times - 15-06-2020
Higher education is becoming a stressful occupation, research shows. And academics in health professions experience additional sources of stress related to clinical
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Virtual connections can combat loneliness Health Times - 11-06-2020
Positive virtual contact with neighbours is a key antidote to feeling lonely, according to new research. Researchers from The Australian National University
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The mental health of fathers of babies born very prematurely Health Times - 11-06-2020
Becoming a dad and preparing for fatherhood can be daunting and for those who have had a baby born very prematurely, there can be extra pressures and responsibilities to navigate.
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Impressive result for mental health therapy Health Times - 09-06-2020
As Australia looks for the most efficient assessment and treatment of mental health in the era of COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions, the outcomes of a national trail, published
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Millennial mental health toll spikes during COVID Health Times - 09-06-2020
There has been a spike in severe psychological distress in young Australian adults under 35, according to new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU).
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RACGP urges Australians to seek help for alcohol and other drug issues Health Times - 09-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed changes introduced to help reduce the harms associated with prescription opioids as part of a suite
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DON'T WAIT is the simple message from the President of the peak psychiatry body Health Times - 03-06-2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is urging everyone to seek professional advice for any mental or physical health issues if they aren’t
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RACGP urges patients to reach out to their GP for any mental health issues Health Times - 01-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed the Federal Government’s latest investment in mental health and suicide prevention research
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Augmented reality helps teens tackle anxiety Health Times - 01-06-2020
Augmented reality could help teens take control of their mental wellness, as new research from the University of South Australia trials the next-gen technology, in a push
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Covid-19: Managing mental health with yoga Health Times - 20-05-2020
The ancient practice of yoga could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at home, as new research from the University of South Australia,
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Teens shocked by suicide portrayal in '13 Reasons Why' study finds Health Times - 20-05-2020
Teenagers interviewed about their views on the suicide portrayed in the controversial Netflix series 13 Reasons Why report being shocked by the graphic detail of the scene,
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According to new survey, eating disorders heightened amid pandemic AAP - 20-05-2020
Regional Australians with eating disorders have been struggling to access extra support during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey.
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Psychiatrists welcome Victorian government commitment to mental health Health Times - 18-05-2020
The Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP Victorian Branch) welcomes the Victorian Government’s ongoing commitment
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Alcohol misuse and mental health do not mix Health Times - 18-05-2020
It is more important than ever to be aware of the dangers of alcohol use for our mental health and wellbeing, according to the president of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
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