Mental Health

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Forgotten heroes must take care of their own mental health

Nicole Madigan - 30-03-2020

As a profession, nurses are already under considerable pressure, so when health crises break out, such as the unprecedented COVID-19, their stress levels can skyrocket.

Supporting transgender and gender diverse children to thrive

Haley Williams - 17-03-2020

Gender diverse children can experience high levels of emotional distress due to societal expectations around gender expression. When gender diverse children do not feel that

Mental health nursing: is it for you?

Haley Williams - 17-03-2020

Mental health specialist nurses primarily concentrate on psychological and emotional health, providing support to clients who have conditions such as depression, anxiety,

The role of physiotherapists in treating mental health

Nicole Madigan - 09-03-2020

“Physiotherapy in mental health aims to optimise wellbeing and empower the individual by promoting functional movement, movement awareness, physical activity and exercises,

Mental health nursing should be a direct-entry degree

Nicole Madigan - 23-01-2020

As the number of Australians dealing with mental health challenges increases, so too does the demand for qualified mental health nurses. In its current state,

Parents instrumental in child mental health treatment

Nicole Madigan - 12-12-2019

Awareness of mental health issues among children is growing, with increasing numbers of children seeking treatment for a variety of conditions. But when it comes

Remote and regional nurses must prioritise their own mental health

Nicole Madigan - 12-12-2019

While extremely rewarding, the nature of the work involved with nursing can have an impact on mental health if proper self-care isn’t undertaken. For nurses

Schools get on board amid growing recognition of the importance of mindfullness for children

Nicole Madigan - 18-10-2019

As children report higher rates of stress than ever before, with Mission Australian citing mental health as the number one concern for young Australians aged 15 to 19, the

Combatting nigh shift fatigue

Nicole Madigan - 19-09-2019

From an early age, registered nurse, Emma Selby, loved the idea of caring for people, along with the diversity that came with nursing in the 21st century. Enjoying

Nurse Practitioners integral to mental health outcomes

Haley Williams - 16-09-2019

Mental illness is common, with one in five Australians experiencing a mental illness in any given year and almost half (45 per cent) affected in their lifetime. Sadly, 54

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