Mental Health
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Study shows acne linked to higher risk of depression AAP - 08-02-2018
A Canadian study has found patients with acne are at a significantly greater risk of developing major depression within the first five years of being diagnosed.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service warns a mental health crisis in rural and regional Australia AAP - 22-01-2018
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is warning there is a mental health crisis in rural and remote parts of the country. The service's chief
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Three reasons to get your stress levels in check in 2018 HealthTimes - 15-01-2018
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Mental health is the number one issue among young Australians AAP - 07-12-2017
Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey has found mental health is considered by young people to be the biggest issue in the country. Mental
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New research shows psychosis is associated with nutrient deficiencies AAP - 01-12-2017
Early psychosis is associated with deficiencies in vitamin B9 and vitamin D, new research from Australia has found. Australian researchers
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Mental health apps will be trialled by Australian teenagers AAP - 29-11-2017
A landmark teen depression study announced by the federal government will put smartphones to the test. Mental health apps will be trialled
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Mental health campaign for men in WA AAP - 28-11-2017
West Australian men are being encouraged to reach out for help with their mental health in a campaign by the McGowan government. Men in Western
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PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors AAP - 21-11-2017
A Malaysian researcher has raised concern PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors. Post-traumatic
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Course provides better understanding of domestic and family violence HealthTimes - 15-11-2017
Domestic and family violence is an issue that impacts on every part of our community. That’s according to CQUniversity Graduate Diploma of Domestic and
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New study shows bipolar treatment gene link AAP - 09-11-2017
Research led by the University of Adelaide has revealed why lithium is effective on some bipolar patients and not others. Patients with
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Calls for improved screening in detecting postnatal depression among men AAP - 08-11-2017
A Swedish study of 447 new fathers found the established method of detecting depression works poorly on men, leading to calls for improved screening.
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Experts say depression is not a single disease AAP - 07-11-2017
A group of researchers say depression would be better treated if it was classified into 12 different disorders. There are calls for a major
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Meaningful activities a resounding success in reducing aggressive behaviour HealthTimes - 27-10-2017
Two Perth based clinicians have demonstrated the usefulness of meaningful activities in reducing aggressive behaviour in an adult involuntary mental health unit.
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Survey shows parents struggle to spot depressed child AAP - 10-10-2017
Frequent crying in children is not normal and could be a sign the child is depressed, says Dr Anthea Rhodes from the Royal Children's Hospital.
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Expert says grief can manifest online too AAP - 05-10-2017
Australians are reminded the Las Vegas shootings could trigger feelings of grief, particularly for those who've previously experienced a sudden loss.
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Aussie researchers say one hour of exercise a week can help keep depression at bay AAP - 04-10-2017
A single hour of exercise each week can help ward off symptoms of depression, a landmark study led by Australian researchers has found. Just
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Mental illness rates high for methamphetamine and ecstasy users AAP - 28-09-2017
Ice use has in part been blamed for a rise in the number of methamphetamine and ecstasy drug users with a mental illness. Higher rates of ice
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Leading mental health groups launch SSM campaign AAP - 21-09-2017
Mental health groups claim a 'yes' vote for marriage equality could avert as many as 3000 youth suicide attempts ever year among the LGBTIQ community.
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New research shows bad sleep not so depressing for some AAP - 19-09-2017
New research suggests the way the brain responds to positive experiences can protect some people against the depressive effects of poor sleep.
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Forum shines a light on PTSD HealthTimes - 08-09-2017
Leading figures in the field of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will gather in Brisbane today for a forum aimed at unlocking better ways to treat the debilitating condition.
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