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Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Australia's elite athletes

AAP - 06-05-2020

Experts say the psychological impact of COVID-19 has been compounded for Australia's elite athletes. As a deadly virus crept across the globe,

 
Lessons from COVID-19 to future-proof the mental health system

Health Times - 30-04-2020

Just as the COVID crisis is effecting large scale change across of our work and home lives so too is it impacting every aspect of the mental health system. According

 
Self-compassion key in difficult times

Health Times - 30-04-2020

Practising self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive effects on the brain and body, according to research from The University of Queensland.

 
New study reveals coronavirus outbreak impacts mental health

AAP - 28-04-2020

A new study will look at the long term impacts of coronavirus on Australians' mental health, with people already suffering as a result of the pandemic.

 
Due to coronavirus, help lines swamped by desperate callers

AAP - 23-04-2020

The mental health crisis spawned by coronavirus has seen Lifeline record its highest monthly tally for helpline calls and Kids Helpline receive a call a minute.

 
Aussie veterans find new verve for life through art therapy

Health Times - 23-04-2020

Aussie veterans could be afforded a new lease on life as ground-breaking research from the University of South Australia shows how art therapy is transforming the wellbeing

 
Coronavirus pandemic is making people more anxious

AAP - 22-04-2020

People living with obsessive compulsive disorder say the coronavirus pandemic is making their lives, and recovery, harder as their levels of anxiety increase.

 
New ways to curb youth eating disorders

Health Times - 20-04-2020

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses, resulting in mortality rates that are almost twice as high as other psychiatric disorders – especially among young people.

 
Calls for the government to offer more rebated psychology sessions

AAP - 17-04-2020

Psychologists and psychiatrists are facing struggles during the coronavirus pandemic, with calls for the government to offer more rebated psychology sessions.

 
Psychiatrists need more changes to address COVID-19 challenges

Health Times - 30-03-2020

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) welcomes the Australian Government’s changes announced yesterday to expand Medicare-subsidised

 

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