Mental Health

Adolescents who self-harm experience heightened sensations across their skin and misjudge bodily cues such as hunger and headaches, University of Queensland-led research has

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A new study by UNSW Sydney researchers has explored half a century of research into the suicide rates of people discharged from hospital after they presented with suicidal

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified changes in inflammation-related biochemical pathways in schizophrenia that interfere with proper brain nerve cell

A new survey released today by NPS MedicineWise shows that most Australians underestimate how long it typically takes for someone with an anxiety disorder to seek and receive

 Only about one-third of people in Victoria who need clinical mental health care receive it in the public system, and Victoria spends the least per capita than any other

Results from a new Australian intervention have shown encouraging results for people with a history of hospital admission for anxiety and depression. Published

A Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System will kick off with a series of community forums across the state. Beginning in

More Australian women than men likely to experience mental health issues in the workplace. Working Australian women are far more likely than

Self-harm from self-poisoning in children and adolescents is not only increasing but starting at a younger age, finds new research by University of Sydney and the NSW Poisons

The vast majority of teachers believe mental health issues are among the top health concerns teachers face, according to a new survey. As Australian

A study by UNSW researchers is evaluating a short, online-based therapy that holds great promise for people who suffer from panic disorder.

Suicide prevention will be raised as a priority with the Council of Australian Governments following an emergency mental health summit. A national

Mental health groups are meeting in Canberra to tackle suicide prevention following an alarming jump in Australians taking their own lives.

Almost one in six people in NSW are living with a mental health condition, yet many aren't getting the help they need until they reach crisis point, a report has

Researchers appealing for 5,000 Aussie volunteers for world’s largest genetic bipolar disorder investigation Australian researchers are

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.

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

Australia's next generation will have the knowledge to recognise mental health issues and seek help, say the creators of a new national program.

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.