Mental Health

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Understanding the signs of mental ill-health in children

Nicole Madigan - 25-03-2021

While a nurse’s primary role is to medically care for their patients, in reality, their true role is far more encompassing. Often, nurses become a shoulder

Let's rethink courage to improve men's mental health

Haley Williams - 14-03-2021

When we think about vulnerability, Australian men aren’t the first group that spring to mind. But the facts are, they’re three times more likely to die by suicide

Delivering babies and dealing with infertility

Nicole Madigan - 17-02-2021

The desire to have a child is one held by many, and once it takes hold, can become all consuming, particularly if a pregnancy doesn’t come easily. “The

Helping families cope with the grief of stillbirth

Nicole Madigan - 15-01-2021

Every day, through the very nature of their position, midwives play an integral role in the fascinating, and overwhelmingly joyful, process of welcoming new life into the

The way parents handle their separation, determines the outcome for children

Nicole Madigan - 15-12-2020

The way parents handle their marriage breakdown and separation, rather than separation itself, is the primary contributor to how children are affected by the experience.

Dads are often forgotten when it comes to PND screening

Nicole Madigan - 09-12-2020

Growing up, Peter Burge assumed being a father would be something that came naturally. His wife Kate became pregnant relatively easily, though the experience

Nurses must be aware of the signs of addiction

Nicole Madigan - 21-09-2020

The risk of developing an addiction can stem from a number of different causes, from psychological and physical conditions, to relationship or social reasons.

Depression risk puts focus on new fathers

Haley Williams - 19-09-2020

Many people know that mothers are at risk of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby. But it’s a lesser-known fact that many new fathers

Why midwives are at risk of compassion fatigue

Nicole Madigan - 20-08-2020

While they might not be familiar with the technical term, for most midwives, one of the most rewarding elements of their job, is ‘compassion satisfaction’.

Nursing burnout at concerning levels, says theatre nurse

Nicole Madigan - 16-07-2020

 Burnout is at increasingly high levels within the nursing profession, according to theatre nurse and founder of The Happy Nurse, Elaina Mullery, who says around 40 per

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