Mental Health
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Coping with tween and teenage anger Nicole Madigan - 24-11-2021
From the age of around 10, children can become difficult to deal with. They can be moody, grumpy, even downright rude. They might throw big-kid tantrums, yell, or slam doors,
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Two thirds of young people with signs of mental ill-health are falling through the cracks Nicole Madigan - 30-11-2021
Around one in five young people aged between 11 and 17 will experience a mental health challenge, throughout their youth. In 2019, there were 461 deaths by
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Mental health nurses undervalued during the pandemic Nicole Madigan - 22-10-2021
While mental health nurses (MHNs) have continued to provide clinical services within both in-patient and community settings throughout the pandemic, their specific skillset
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Research and analysis of system failures aims to reduce preventable inpatient suicide. Nicole Madigan - 21-09-2021
Nursing lecturer, Penelope Sweeting, never thought she’d end up an academic, let alone a PhD candidate exploring inpatient suicide prevention – an area of research
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Childhood mental health - the impact of increased exposure to depression and suicide Nicole Madigan - 23-09-2021
Rapidly advancing digital technology, the internet, and social media have changed our collective lives. Much of it has been for the better; convenience, connectivity
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Compelling case for nurse psychotherapists Haley Williams - 19-09-2021
Psychotherapy is not a new field, beginning over a hundred years ago as the ‘talking cure’ established by Freud. Today, there are hundreds of types
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What is digital mental health nursing? Haley Williams - 14-09-2021
The digital revolution is rapidly providing new opportunities to reach more people with mental health conditions. And it's never been more popular or more vital than during
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Calls to increase support for expecting and new dads Nicole Madigan - 20-04-2021
Imagine a world where all fathers are involved and supportive during pregnancy, allowing optimum foetal growth and development and maternal satisfaction. Imagine
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Caring for mentally ill family can take a toll Nicole Madigan - 25-03-2021
When it comes to managing mental health, having the support of loved ones is crucial. But the impact of being the support person for someone with mental ill-health
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Understanding the signs of mental ill-health in children Nicole Madigan - 25-03-2021
While a nurse’s primary role is to medically care for their patients, in reality, their true role is far more encompassing. Often, nurses become a shoulder
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Let's rethink courage to improve men's mental health Haley Williams - 14-03-2021
When we think about vulnerability, Australian men aren’t the first group that spring to mind. But the facts are, they’re three times more likely to die by suicide
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Delivering babies and dealing with infertility Nicole Madigan - 17-02-2021
The desire to have a child is one held by many, and once it takes hold, can become all consuming, particularly if a pregnancy doesn’t come easily. “The
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Helping families cope with the grief of stillbirth Nicole Madigan - 15-01-2021
Every day, through the very nature of their position, midwives play an integral role in the fascinating, and overwhelmingly joyful, process of welcoming new life into the
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The way parents handle their separation, determines the outcome for children Nicole Madigan - 15-12-2020
The way parents handle their marriage breakdown and separation, rather than separation itself, is the primary contributor to how children are affected by the experience.
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Dads are often forgotten when it comes to PND screening Nicole Madigan - 09-12-2020
Growing up, Peter Burge assumed being a father would be something that came naturally. His wife Kate became pregnant relatively easily, though the experience
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Nurses must be aware of the signs of addiction Nicole Madigan - 21-09-2020
The risk of developing an addiction can stem from a number of different causes, from psychological and physical conditions, to relationship or social reasons.
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Depression risk puts focus on new fathers Haley Williams - 19-09-2020
Many people know that mothers are at risk of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby. But it’s a lesser-known fact that many new fathers
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Why midwives are at risk of compassion fatigue Nicole Madigan - 20-08-2020
While they might not be familiar with the technical term, for most midwives, one of the most rewarding elements of their job, is ‘compassion satisfaction’.
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Nursing burnout at concerning levels, says theatre nurse Nicole Madigan - 27-07-2020
Burnout is at increasingly high levels within the nursing profession, according to theatre nurse and founder of The Happy Nurse, Elaina Mullery, who says around 40 per
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Forgotten heroes must take care of their own mental health Nicole Madigan - 30-03-2020
As a profession, nurses are already under considerable pressure, so when health crises break out, such as the unprecedented COVID-19, their stress levels can skyrocket.

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