Mental Health
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Researchers crowdfund for paedophile treatment AAP - 07-04-2016
Scientists are seeking crowdfunding to test 'chemical castration' of paedophiles, with a hormone therapy that blocks brain signals and reduces urges.
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Emergency groups tackle mental health concerns AAP - 29-03-2016
Changing the blokey culture within emergency services could be key to
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Refugees at higher risk of psychosis AAP - 16-03-2016
A study says there is a high risk of psychotic illness such as schizophrenia among refugees fleeing war. Refugees
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Petition calls to double suicide prevention funding AAP - 29-03-2016
Lifeline is seeking one million signatures for an online petition that is calling on the federal government to double its funding for suicide prevention.
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Aus suicide rate hits decade-high AAP - 29-03-2016
Lifeline wants the federal government to double funding for suicide prevention, calling it a national emergency. The number of people taking
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WA mental health patients discharged into backpackers hostels AAP - 19-01-2016
Discharging mental health patients into backpacker hostels could affect their recovery, according to a WA mental health advocate. The West
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Turn off emails to lower stress AAP - 04-04-2016
Emails are a 'double-edged sword' that provide a useful means of communication but can also be a source of stress, according to research by psychologists.
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Ketamine for depression 'premature', experts say AAP - 14-12-2015
Despite encouraging signs in trials, prescribing the anaesthetic ketamine for depression is premature, an expert says. Doctors shouldn't
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$14m gift kickstarts suicide prevention trial AAP - 29-03-2016
An Australian trial of a new suicide prevention approach is being kick-started by a $14.7m donation. Australia's largest suicide prevention
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Australian Psychological Society welcomes Government mental health reform HealthTimes - 15-12-2015
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of much-needed reform to the mental health system through a regionalised approach
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More older Aussies seeking help for past sex abuse AAP - 26-10-2015
The number of older Australians seeking help from the lasting effects of childhood sex abuse has risen, research shows. There has been a spike
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Probiotics show benefits for mental health AAP - 19-10-2015
A study shows that probiotics may help combat stress and improve mental health. Friendly bacteria can act as a stress buster and improve mental
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Weight-loss surgery may prompt self-harm AAP - 09-10-2015
A US study says there is a higher risk of people attempting to take their own lives after undergoing weight-loss surgery. Those who undergo
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2015 Mental Health Super Summit HealthTimes - 14-03-2017
Join over 5,000 mental health professionals in the largest online mental health professional development event ever held in Australia... and help raise over $100,000
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Safety of antidepressant misreported: study AAP - 17-09-2015
A study claiming an antidepressant was safe for adolescents did not disclose data showing a link to suicidal or self-harming behaviours: new analysis
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Traumatised servicemen helped by dogs AAP - 10-09-2015
Traumatised former servicemen are being helped by dogs who comfort them, retrieve their medication and even turn on the lights. A dog turns
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Govt pays for mental health failure AAP - 26-08-2015
Mental health experts say the current system is failing patients and a waste of government funds. The federal government is wasting $10 billion
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Violent video games 'risk factor' for aggressive behaviour AAP - 17-08-2015
A review of almost a decade of studies has found that exposure to violent video games is a "risk factor" for increased aggression.
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Mental health funding wasted, commission says AAP - 06-08-2015
Renowned economist Allan Fels says billions of dollars pumped into mental health is a payment for failure and reforming the sector would boost the economy.
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New ECT has fewer side effects: study AAP - 22-07-2015
Severely depressed people can have fewer side effects with an ultra-brief electroconvulsive therapy, research shows. A newer treatment for
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