Mental Health

The enduring stigma associated with mental illness, along with the depth of competence required to effectively help those who need it, has resulted in a shortage of much-needed

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.

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

Stephen Mattarollo,

Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey has found mental health is considered by young people to be the biggest issue in the country. Mental

Early psychosis is associated with deficiencies in vitamin B9 and vitamin D, new research from Australia has found. Australian researchers

A landmark teen depression study announced by the federal government will put smartphones to the test. Mental health apps will be trialled

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.