Mental Health

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

A Malaysian researcher has raised concern PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors. Post-traumatic

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

Research led by the University of Adelaide has revealed why lithium is effective on some bipolar patients and not others. Patients with

A Swedish study of 447 new fathers found the established method of detecting depression works poorly on men, leading to calls for improved screening.

A group of researchers say depression would be better treated if it was classified into 12 different disorders. There are calls for a major

Two Perth based clinicians have demonstrated the usefulness of meaningful activities in reducing aggressive behaviour in an adult involuntary mental health unit.

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.

Australians are reminded the Las Vegas shootings could trigger feelings of grief, particularly for those who've previously experienced a sudden loss.

A single hour of exercise each week can help ward off symptoms of depression, a landmark study led by Australian researchers has found. Just

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

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.

New research suggests the way the brain responds to positive experiences can protect some people against the depressive effects of poor sleep.

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.

As Mental Health professionals gear up for the expected consequences of the impending same sex marriage postal survey, organisations are being urged to prepare for its potential

The government, health professionals and general public have been urged to take urgent action to improve the mental health of trans children in Australia.

Children who experience hallucinations may be at a five-fold risk of suicidal behaviour, a large international study has found. Hallucinations

One in 10 teenagers surveyed as part of a national study said they had self-harmed and one in 20 reported having attempted suicide. Research

More than two-thirds of Australian study participants have had to rely upon multiple antidepressants to treat their clinical depression – a trial and error approach

Queensland scientists have discovered that new brain cells are produced in the amygdala, a region of the brain important for processing emotional memories.