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Australia's existing mental health services for youth are failing

AAP - 26-06-2018

A report into trauma and young people has found existing mental health services are not able to meet the needs of youths with trauma. Australia's

 
Australian parents are crying out for more help to tackle and prevent childhood bullying

AAP - 20-06-2018

Parents of bullied children are suffering from physical illness, depression, anxiety and guilt, with researchers calling for a more inclusive approach.

 
Complete rethink needed to address rural mental health crisis

HealthTimes - 15-06-2018

New analysis by the National Rural Health Alliance reveals how few mental health professionals work in the country. There are just 2 psychiatrists for every 100,000

 
From jail cell to emergency room: too many injuries after release from prison

HealthTimes - 12-06-2018

People released from Australian prisons who have both mental illness and substance use problems are at twelve times the risk of suffering serious injury compared to

 
Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge

HealthTimes - 12-06-2018

Joseph Franklin, Florida

 
Calls for a rethink on how depressed kids are treated

AAP - 29-05-2018

A research review reveals widespread cognitive difficulties in young people with depression, leading to calls for a rethink on how they are treated.

 
A world-first online mental health program for Australian high school students

AAP - 25-05-2018

The Health4Life program targets the common 'big six' unhealthy behaviours of young people, shown to contribute to chronic disease. Experts

 
Researchers have found suicidal teens suffer poor sleep, bullying and family trauma

AAP - 21-05-2018

Researchers have identified poor sleep, bullying and family trauma as common risk factors among suicidal teens admitted to hospital. Poor sleep,

 
Arthritis linked to mental health

AAP - 15-05-2018

A survey of 50,000 Australians has revealed the impact arthritis has on the mental health of sufferers, leading to calls for greater awareness.

 
Study shows disadvantaged boys more likely medicated

AAP - 14-05-2018

An Australian study has found antipsychotic medication - commonly prescribed to treat ADHD - is more likely to be prescribed to boys, in lower-income families.

 

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