Mental Health
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Cracking the genetic code of bipolar disorder HealthTimes - 21-11-2018
Researchers appealing for 5,000 Aussie volunteers for world’s largest genetic bipolar disorder investigation Australian researchers are
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Federal grant to offer free counselling to struggling parents AAP - 22-11-2018
An organisation that offers free counselling to struggling parents is receiving a grant to ramp up its work helping those in rural, regional and remote areas.
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A new mental health checklist designed for mums and dads AAP - 12-11-2018
A new mental health checklist designed for mums and dads has been launched in a bid to help struggling Australian parents work out whether they have perinatal anxiety
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Australia hopes to soon welcome "generation fit" AAP - 01-11-2018
Australia's next generation will have the knowledge to recognise mental health issues and seek help, say the creators of a new national program.
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Babies who cry a lot are at greater risk of mental health problems AAP - 30-10-2018
Infants who cry a lot, throw too many tantrums while experiencing feeding and sleep issues are at greater risk of mental health problems, a study has found.
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Health professionals will gather to discuss mental health at summit AAP - 16-10-2018
Emergency doctors and psychiatrists will gather together in Melbourne to discuss how to tackle Australia's mental health crisis. Doctors,
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Major breakthrough in schizophrenia research AAP - 14-09-2018
Professor Cyndi Weickert at Neuroscience Research Australia has made her biggest breakthrough in 30 years of studying schizophrenia relating to immune cells.
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Mental health aid for Victorians AAP - 14-09-2018
Victorians with mental health issues may not fall through the cracks as they move to the National Disability Insurance Scheme with a state government spend.
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Equine therapy improves mental health conditions HealthTimes - 11-09-2018
Horses are becoming important mental health aids with equine therapy taking psychological treatment out of the clinic and into the paddock. Sharene Duncan,
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Mental health apps: lack of regulation leaves users at risk Nicole Madigan - 11-09-2018
Mental Health apps have seen a growth in both numbers and popularity, but while there are benefits to this type of innovative technology, lack of regulation can leave users
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An international study links mental illness to cannabis use AAP - 28-08-2018
An international study involving Queensland researchers has found a genetic link between mental illness and cannabis use. A major international
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Help for those who suffer in silence HealthTimes - 17-08-2018
A group of ethnic counsellors have seen their vision for a counselling service for migrants and former refugees become a reality. Kaoru Tsukigi, Freda X'ia,
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200 extra beds are needed to adequately care for older South Australians with dementia AAP - 01-08-2018
A report released by the SA government suggests an extra 200 mental health beds are needed in the state. About 200 extra beds are needed to
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Research shows digital detox holidays are on the rise AAP - 11-07-2018
A holiday where there are no smartphones, tablets or wi-fi could be just what future families are looking for to reconnect, research shows.
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Thriving after depression: Why are scientists ignoring good outcomes? HealthTimes - 09-07-2018
Jonathan Rottenberg, University
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Australia's existing mental health services for youth are failing AAP - 26-06-2018
A report into trauma and young people has found existing mental health services are not able to meet the needs of youths with trauma. Australia's
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Australian parents are crying out for more help to tackle and prevent childhood bullying AAP - 20-06-2018
Parents of bullied children are suffering from physical illness, depression, anxiety and guilt, with researchers calling for a more inclusive approach.
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Complete rethink needed to address rural mental health crisis HealthTimes - 15-06-2018
New analysis by the National Rural Health Alliance reveals how few mental health professionals work in the country. There are just 2 psychiatrists for every
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From jail cell to emergency room: too many injuries after release from prison HealthTimes - 12-06-2018
People released from Australian prisons who have both mental illness and substance use problems are at twelve times the risk of suffering serious injury compared to
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Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge HealthTimes - 12-06-2018
Joseph Franklin, Florida
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