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Alarming snapshot of workers' mental health through pandemic

Charlotte Mitchell - 22-03-2022

The mental health of workers’ took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic – and a new study has confirmed this was influenced by a combination of remote-working, isolation,

 
Global burden of depression in spotlight

AAP - 17-02-2022

Tackling some of the myths about depression could help combat the illness in the same way as cancer or heart disease. But reducing the stigma alone won't

 
After-hours work comms causing stress

AAP - 15-12-2021

Checking work emails or responding to texts or calls during holidays or after hours could lead to burnout, psychological distress and poor physical health, new research has

 
What is EMDR therapy, and how does it help people who have experienced trauma?

HealthTimes - 07-09-2021

Earlier this year, Prince Harry revealed he has used a therapy called EMDR to cope with anxiety and trauma, including trauma resulting from his mother Princess Diana’s

 
Why lockdown is making it hard for you to concentrate

HealthTimes - 23-08-2021

Scientists have found the ‘Groundhog Day’ effect of lockdown affects our memory and cognitive ability. While there’s a lack of data on the Australian

 
Why uncertainty makes us change our behaviour - even when we shouldn't

HealthTimes - 30-07-2021

‘Panic buying’ might be a normal human response to uncertainty, after all. People around the world dramatically changed their shopping behaviours

 
Experts say face masks can trigger trauma for victims

AAP - 03-08-2020

With the introduction of mandatory masks in Victoria and other states advocating for their use, experts say it can be a serious concern for trauma survivors.

 
Is psychiatry shrinking what's considered normal?

Health Times - 22-07-2020

Psychiatric classifications catalogue the many forms of mental ill-health. They define what counts as a disorder and who counts as disordered, drawing the boundary

 
The psychological trauma of nurses started long before coronavirus

Health Times - 03-07-2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been given unprecedented media attention for their daily, selfless sacrifices. Make no mistake: COVID-19 patients recover

 
Why one person's sweet scent is another's foul odour

Health Times - 29-06-2020

A UNSW researcher explains how our perceptions of smell differ and why products like perfume or deodorant don’t always make us smell nicer. We all perceive

 

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