Psychology
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Chronic shortage of psychiatrists for vets AAP - 08-04-2022
The demands of treating mentally ill veterans are so challenging and the work so poorly paid, there is a chronic shortage of psychiatrists for those with serious psychiatric
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Qld psychologist jailed for Medicare rort AAP - 30-03-2022
A respected Queensland psychologist who used the names of patients' family members to receive almost $110,000 from bogus bulk bill claims has been jailed.
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Epilepsy a hidden burden for Aussie women AAP - 27-03-2022
Justine Knott woke in the middle of the night to a loud explosion and felt terror course through her body. She grabbed her then nine-year-old from his bed,
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Survey shows family stress during COVID AAP - 24-03-2022
Grazia Pezzimenti, 32, was pregnant with her third child during Melbourne's lockdowns in 2020. "It was a very different experience to previously, much
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Alarming snapshot of workers' mental health through pandemic Charlotte Mitchell - 22-03-2022
The mental health of workers’ took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic – and a new study has confirmed this was influenced by a combination of remote-working, isolation,
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Global burden of depression in spotlight AAP - 17-02-2022
Tackling some of the myths about depression could help combat the illness in the same way as cancer or heart disease. But reducing the stigma alone won't
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After-hours work comms causing stress AAP - 15-12-2021
Checking work emails or responding to texts or calls during holidays or after hours could lead to burnout, psychological distress and poor physical health, new research has
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What is EMDR therapy, and how does it help people who have experienced trauma? HealthTimes - 07-09-2021
Earlier this year, Prince Harry revealed he has used a therapy called EMDR to cope with anxiety and trauma, including trauma resulting from his mother Princess
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Why lockdown is making it hard for you to concentrate HealthTimes - 23-08-2021
Scientists have found the ‘Groundhog Day’ effect of lockdown affects our memory and cognitive ability. While there’s a lack of data on the
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Why uncertainty makes us change our behaviour - even when we shouldn't HealthTimes - 30-07-2021
‘Panic buying’ might be a normal human response to uncertainty, after all. People around the world dramatically changed their shopping
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Experts say face masks can trigger trauma for victims AAP - 03-08-2020
With the introduction of mandatory masks in Victoria and other states advocating for their use, experts say it can be a serious concern for trauma survivors.
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Is psychiatry shrinking what's considered normal? Health Times - 22-07-2020
Psychiatric classifications catalogue the many forms of mental ill-health. They define what counts as a disorder and who counts as disordered, drawing the boundary
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The psychological trauma of nurses started long before coronavirus Health Times - 03-07-2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been given unprecedented media attention for their daily, selfless sacrifices. Make no mistake: COVID-19 patients
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Why one person's sweet scent is another's foul odour Health Times - 29-06-2020
A UNSW researcher explains how our perceptions of smell differ and why products like perfume or deodorant don’t always make us smell nicer. We all perceive
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Psychiatry by telehealth gets boost but more changes needed Health Times - 07-04-2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) welcomes the most recent set of changes to expand Medicare-subsidised telehealth and telephone services,
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Social prescribing - a remedy to counter chronic health problems Health Times - 11-02-2020
Australia should use social prescribing to counter rising chronic health problems, according to a new report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
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Peak psychiatry body welcomes inquiry's focus on workforce shortages Health Times - 01-11-2019
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) welcomes the comprehensive draft report of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into mental health
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Study reveals extent of psychological health impacts for those with Crohn's and Colitis HealthTimes - 29-04-2019
Ahead of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month in May, research released by Crohn's & Colitis Australia reveals that 1 in 2 Australians living with Crohn’s
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Counsellor convicted for a second time, fined $25,000 for claiming to be a psychologist HealthTimes - 08-04-2019
A New South Wales court has convicted a counsellor, Mr David Citer, of claiming to be a registered psychologist and unlawfully using the protected title ‘psychologist’.
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Fee for service psychology no answer to complex mental health problems HealthTimes - 27-03-2019
The Better Access Program, a scheme providing Medicare access to psychology services, has fundamental failures, according to research from The Australian National University

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