Mental Health
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Maternal depression rising in developing nations Haley Williams - 08-02-2020
Women living in low and medium-income nations experience many health-related issues during pregnancy and in childbirth. Still, little attention is given to antenatal depression,
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Young African migrants at mental health risk AAP - 06-02-2020
New research has found teenage and young African migrants have a 10 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder. Young immigrants
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How does mental health affect your sleep? Health Times - 04-02-2020
The term mental health describes emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
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HOW-R-U? project targets post-discharge isolation Health Times - 04-02-2020
Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) will work with Melbourne’s Northern Hospital and volunteer organisation Friends for Good to roll out a peer support program aimed
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Australian College of Mental Health Nurses welcomes bushfire funding Nicole Madigan - 20-01-2020
As the nation faces one of its biggest ever crises following the catastrophic bushfires, thousands of Australians will grapple with the mental health consequences that result
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Online support for trauma survivors Health Times - 15-01-2020
Flinders University psychology is running an online stepped-care therapy trial to help people who have experienced violence or traumatic events. With
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Your first point of contact and your partner in recovery: the GP's role in mental health care Health Times - 06-01-2020
Around 70% of people who sought treatment
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Victorians will be the first in Australia to pay a levy to fund mental health services AAP - 28-11-2019
Victorians will soon pay a levy to fund their state's mental health system, after a royal commission found it 'catastrophically' failed people.
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R U OK? launches support for police and emergency services in NSW: 'Are they Triple OK?' Health Times - 28-11-2019
R U OK? today launched ‘Are they Triple OK?’, a campaign to encourage stronger peer and social support for police and emergency services workers across Australia.
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Inactivity linked to teen suicide risk in developing countries Health Times - 13-11-2019
Not enough physical activity and too much sitting and screen-time have been linked with suicidal thoughts and behaviours in adolescents in developing countries, in a University
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Men say it's not masculine to talk about body image concerns Health Times - 24-10-2019
Many males think talking about body dissatisfaction is socially undesirable and associate it with a sense of shame, a University of Queensland study has found.
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5 Reasons why workplaces should offer meditation Health Times - 31-10-2019
Many employers are often looking for ways to create a happy and peaceful workplace and boost motivation and productivity without maxing out their budget. However,
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Vulnerable Victorians living in care are increasingly being abused, neglected and assaulted AAP - 18-10-2019
The abuse, neglect and assault of vulnerable Victorians living in mental health centres, residential and disability services is on the rise, a report reveals.
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Mental health major issue for young people Health Times - 15-10-2019
Mental Health Month (October 2019) is a compelling time to raise awareness around the number of mental health related issues reported to Kids Helpline said yourtown Chief
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Calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants AAP - 23-09-2019
A new report calls on the National Disability Insurance Scheme to step up support for mentally ill participants. The National Disability Insurance
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Gaming community key to youth mental health Nicole Madigan - 18-09-2019
The growing cohort of gamers have become a primary focus for mental health groups, with September’s R U OK Day specifically focusing on the youth-based demographic.
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When caring hurts: recognising and responding to vicarious trauma HealthTimes - 04-09-2019
Every day across Australia, the compassion, empathy and expertise of thousands of social workers and counsellors helps people from all walks of life come to terms with personal
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UQ researchers develop social cure for leading cause of premature death HealthTimes - 04-09-2019
A program that reduces loneliness, depression and anxiety caused by social disconnection has been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.
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Poor mental health care for indigenous patients in NSW AAP - 30-08-2019
The NSW Auditor-General says not enough is being done to provide indigenous people in NSW with adequate mental health care before they end up in hospital.
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How Australia can act on suicide prevention HealthTimes - 23-08-2019
Experts say the Australian Government’s “zero suicide” strategy, which will focus on Indigenous groups and children, might benefit from drawing on the experiences
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