Mental Health
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Seeking Aussies for major anorexia study AAP - 31-03-2015
Australian and international researchers are aiming to identify the genes that predispose people to the eating disorder. Ultimately they hope to find a cure
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Common traits in men who attempt suicide AAP - 20-03-2015
New research has identified four factors that are common among suicidal men. The beyondblue team says being aware of these distinctive traits may help family
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Teen cannabis use 'affects memory' AAP - 13-03-2015
A new study has found that teenagers who heavily smoke cannabis has a misshapen part of their brain which could affect memory. Teenagers who
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Men more narcissistic than women: study AAP - 06-03-2015
Across ages and generations, a new American study has confirmed - men are generally more narcissistic than women. Men tend to be more narcissistic
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Depression linked to violent crime AAP - 03-03-2015
There is an increased risk of violence in individuals with clinical depression, researchers say. A diagnosis of depression increases the risk
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Mental health nurses should get tweeting Karen Keast - 15-12-2015
Paul McNamara wants to encourage other mental health nurses to
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Fruit fights depression, study finds AAP - 17-12-2014
A study of 6,000 Australian women found those who ate fruit were less likely to have depression. Eating at least two pieces of fruit a day can lower your risk
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Social support moderates stress effects on depression HealthTimes - 28-11-2014
This study examined the moderator effect of social support on the relationship between stress and depression of university students. A total of 632 undergraduate students
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Recovery from brain injury 'a marathon' AAP - 26-11-2014
Recovery from brain injury is a marathon, not a sprint, says an expert from Brain Injury Australia as cricketer Phillip Hughes fights for his life.
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Mental Health Assessments using a Bio-Psycho-Social-Cultural Model Glynis Thorp - 19-11-2014
A patient’s mental health can be evaluated in two dimensions: 1) The absence of mental illness, and 2) The presence of a well-adjusted individual who is
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Doctors seeing more mental health problems AAP - 14-11-2014
The number of visits to doctors by Australians seeking help with mental health problems is on the rise, according to a report. The number of
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Cannabis shrinks brain AAP - 11-11-2014
Cannabis can increase the connectivity in the brain even as it shrinks the brain, but prolonged use has damaging effects, a study says. Regular
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Close WA psychiatric hospital, doctors say AAP - 07-11-2014
The AMA has renewed its call to close WA's largest psychiatric facility, saying the living conditions of its patients have not kept up with the times.
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Genes that cause violent crimes identified AAP - 29-10-2014
Researchers have linked violent crimes to two genes, one which affects feelings, mood and behaviour, and the other, impulsivity. Two genes
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The dementia health threat haunting Australians HealthTimes - 16-02-2015
Dementia is not a single disease, it is a blanket term for a range of neurological disorders which impair brain function, including speech, memory, perception and personality.
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Mental Health Inside a Police Cell Camille Dowling - 21-04-2015
Healthcare professionals working in a custodial environment are typically exposed to a confronting set of symptoms and conditions, not limited to: anxiety, panic attacks,
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The Art of Listening as Affirmation Ellen Rosenfeld - 22-10-2014
As a public health researcher I worked for a time in an acute inpatient ward of a large mental health facility. In this ward some of the staff had worked with particular consumers
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Help ads aimed at NSW gambling addicts AAP - 13-10-2014
A new NSW government campaign is urging problem gamblers to reach out for help - before it's too late. You don't have to hit rock-bottom
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Warrior image poses mental problems: ADF AAP - 10-10-2014
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs says while the nation's soldiers are undoubtedly warriors, the term comes with traditional baggage. The vice chief
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NY bid to halt Alzheimer's drug AAP - 16-09-2014
Schemes to block drug competition, without considering the consequences to patients, are a growing trend in the health care industry, US AG says.
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