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Turn off emails to lower stress

AAP - 04-01-2016

Emails are a 'double-edged sword' that provide a useful means of communication but can also be a source of stress, according to research by psychologists.

 
Ketamine for depression 'premature', experts say

AAP - 14-12-2015

Despite encouraging signs in trials, prescribing the anaesthetic ketamine for depression is premature, an expert says. Doctors shouldn't

 
$14m gift kickstarts suicide prevention trial

AAP - 03-12-2015

An Australian trial of a new suicide prevention approach is being kick-started by a $14.7m donation. Australia's largest suicide prevention

 
Australian Psychological Society welcomes Government mental health reform

HealthTimes - 27-11-2015

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of much-needed reform to the mental health system through a regionalised approach

 
More older Aussies seeking help for past sex abuse

AAP - 26-10-2015

The number of older Australians seeking help from the lasting effects of childhood sex abuse has risen, research shows. There has been a spike

 
Probiotics show benefits for mental health

AAP - 19-10-2015

A study shows that probiotics may help combat stress and improve mental health. Friendly bacteria can act as a stress buster and improve mental

 
Weight-loss surgery may prompt self-harm

AAP - 09-10-2015

A US study says there is a higher risk of people attempting to take their own lives after undergoing weight-loss surgery. Those who undergo surgery

 
2015 Mental Health Super Summit

HealthTimes - 24-09-2015

Join over 5,000 mental health professionals in the largest online mental health professional development event ever held in Australia... and help raise over $100,000

 
Safety of antidepressant misreported: study

AAP - 17-09-2015

A study claiming an antidepressant was safe for adolescents did not disclose data showing a link to suicidal or self-harming behaviours: new analysis

 
Traumatised servicemen helped by dogs

AAP - 10-09-2015

Traumatised former servicemen are being helped by dogs who comfort them, retrieve their medication and even turn on the lights. A dog turns on

 

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