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PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors

AAP - 21-11-2017

A Malaysian researcher has raised concern PTSD may be going undiagnosed in cancer survivors. Post-traumatic

 
Course provides better understanding of domestic and family violence

HealthTimes - 15-11-2017

Domestic and family violence is an issue that impacts on every part of our community. That’s according to CQUniversity Graduate Diploma of Domestic and

 
New study shows bipolar treatment gene link

AAP - 09-11-2017

Research led by the University of Adelaide has revealed why lithium is effective on some bipolar patients and not others. Patients with bipolar

 
Calls for improved screening in detecting postnatal depression among men

AAP - 08-11-2017

A Swedish study of 447 new fathers found the established method of detecting depression works poorly on men, leading to calls for improved screening.

 
Experts say depression is not a single disease

AAP - 07-11-2017

A group of researchers say depression would be better treated if it was classified into 12 different disorders. There are calls for a major overhaul

 
Meaningful activities a resounding success in reducing aggressive behaviour

HealthTimes - 27-10-2017

Two Perth based clinicians have demonstrated the usefulness of meaningful activities in reducing aggressive behaviour in an adult involuntary mental health unit.

 
Survey shows parents struggle to spot depressed child

AAP - 10-10-2017

Frequent crying in children is not normal and could be a sign the child is depressed, says Dr Anthea Rhodes from the Royal Children's Hospital.

 
Expert says grief can manifest online too

AAP - 05-10-2017

Australians are reminded the Las Vegas shootings could trigger feelings of grief, particularly for those who've previously experienced a sudden loss.

 
Aussie researchers say one hour of exercise a week can help keep depression at bay

AAP - 04-10-2017

A single hour of exercise each week can help ward off symptoms of depression, a landmark study led by Australian researchers has found. Just

 
Mental illness rates high for methamphetamine and ecstasy users

AAP - 28-09-2017

Ice use has in part been blamed for a rise in the number of methamphetamine and ecstasy drug users with a mental illness. Higher rates of ice

 

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