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Forgotten heroes: Nurses must take care of their mental health

Nicole Madigan - 27-03-2020

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.

 
COVID-19: Are we looking after the mental health of the most vulnerable?

Health Times - 19-03-2020

Having a mental illness can make it more challenging to stay physically healthy. There is also substantial evidence that there are higher rates of physical illness

 
Better systems needed to care for kids with mental health problems

Health Times - 13-03-2020

A complete shake-up of the Australian health system is needed to better care for children and young people with mental health issues like anxiety, depression and self-harm,

 
Women deflated by #Fitspo images

Health Times - 05-03-2020

Researchers have found that the #Fitspiration philosophy is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them to exercise.

 
Women in mental health wards need better protection from sexual assault

Health Times - 26-02-2020

Mental health inpatient units should be safe and healing places. But we’ve found women staying in these units are

 
Maternal depression rising in developing nations

Haley Williams - 08-02-2020

Women living in low and medium-income nations experience many health-related issues during pregnancy and in childbirth. Still, little attention is given to antenatal depression,

 
Young African migrants at mental health risk

AAP - 06-02-2020

New research has found teenage and young African migrants have a 10 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder. Young immigrants from

 
How does mental health affect your sleep?

Health Times - 04-02-2020

The term mental health describes emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

 
HOW-R-U? project targets post-discharge isolation

Health Times - 04-02-2020

Bolton Clarke Research Institute (BCRI) will work with Melbourne’s Northern Hospital and volunteer organisation Friends for Good to roll out a peer support program aimed

 
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses welcomes bushfire funding

Nicole Madigan - 20-01-2020

As the nation faces one of its biggest ever crises following the catastrophic bushfires, thousands of Australians will grapple with the mental health consequences that result

 

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