Mental Health

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Depression in the elderly - spotting the signs

Nicole Madigan - 16-05-2018

While awareness and understanding of depression among young and middle aged people has increased over recent years, mental health issues among the elderly remain largely ignored

Mothers with mental health issues more likely to have babies with reflux

Sharon Smith - 20-03-2018

Infants admitted to the two NSW residential parenting services Karitane and Tresillian within their first year for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) or gastro-oesophageal reflux

Mental Health Nurses hold a crucial but undervalued role in the Australian mental health sector

Nicole Madigan - 16-03-2018

Mental Health Nurses are undervalued in Australia, according to a Southern Cross University professor, who says mental health funding and scope of practice for disciplines

Organisational psychologists beneficial in a time of #metoo and workplace bullying

Nicole Madigan - 13-03-2018

One in 5 people will encounter a mental health illness this year, according to new data published by Mental Health First Aid Australia, making mental disorders the third largest

Re-examining disordered videogame use

Sharon Smith - 20-01-2018

The pitfalls of regular videogame use were once again highlighted late last year with the World Health Organisation (WHO) releasing details of the beta-draft of the 11th iteration

Tailored approach required for adolescents impacted by suicide

Nicole Madigan - 15-11-2017

While awareness of suicide and its rippling effect on the community is increasing, much of the research into the psychological impact of those exposed to death by suicide

Dealing with trauma - the changing landscape of trauma and disaster response

Nicole Madigan - 16-10-2017

Society is becoming more exposed to extreme incidents of trauma and disaster, with acts of terrorism, severe crime and natural disasters immediately broadcast via social media,

Managing self-harm and suicidal behaviour

Health Insights - 19-04-2017

Suicide and self-harm are a preventable cause of injury and death if individuals are given correct care and help at the right time. Yet in Australia suicide has become the

Managing Challenging Behaviour: Mental Health

Health Insights - 31-10-2016

It's been estimated that in any given year, approximately twenty percent of the Australian population suffers from

Psychostimulant-Affected Patient Management

HealthTimes - 23-05-2016

In Australia, the number of patients presenting to NSW hospitals for methamphetamine-related reasons has risen from 1269 in 2009-10 to 3135 in 2013-14. The number of patients

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