Mental Health

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Australia scores poor report card on mental health

HealthTimes - 07-08-2017

Conventional approaches to managing mental health are expensive, time-consuming and inaccurate, according to the nation’s largest, proactive mental health check report

 
Ketamine for depression encouraging, but questions remain around long-term use

AAP - 28-07-2017

A systematic review into the safety of ketamine as a treatment for depression shows the risks of long-term treatment remain unclear. Ketamine

 
New mobile platform for young people to access help during tough times

AAP - 27-07-2017

Youth mental health organisation Reach Out has launched a new mobile platform for young people to access help during tough times. Ashleigh Holder

 
Teenagers who self-harm are more likely to suffer mental health problems

AAP - 11-07-2017

People who self-harmed as teens are more than twice as likely to be weekly cannabis users at the age of 35, Australian researchers say. Teenagers

 
Acne antibiotic can help people with major depression

AAP - 07-07-2017

A small yet world-first clinical trial at Deakin University has found an antibiotic used mostly to treat acne can help people with major depression.

 
Restraint and observation practices at NSW opened for public feedback

AAP - 22-06-2017

A review of seclusion, restraint and observation practices at NSW Health facilities has opened for public feedback, to be followed by community consultations.

 
Smartphone apps can help young people with mental health

HealthTimes - 16-06-2017

Apps can be helpful for teenagers and young adults suffering from mental illness due to their frequent use of technology as a means of communication, new

 
Long term impact of bullying on women's health

AAP - 15-06-2017

A long-term Australian study investigating the health impacts of bullying has found women are more likely to be obese and suffer high psychological distress.

 
Be a man and ask for help

AAP - 06-06-2017

Men are being encouraged to ask for help more often in an attempt to stem Australia's high suicide rate. Lifeline

 
A virtual schizophrenia library has been launched to help patients and their families

AAP - 18-05-2017

A virtual library on schizophrenia full of accurate and reliable information is now available to Australians impacted by the mental illness.

 

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