Hairdressers in rural Australia end up being counsellors too
Professionals in rural and regional Australia such as hairdressers, accountants and bank managers often play the role of counsellors too.
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We’ve all heard about postnatal depression, but what about antenatal depression?
Depression and anxiety during pregnancy are only recently gaining attention. But seeking help early can make a big difference for expecting mothers – and for their children and families.
Health Check: how do you know if you’re obsessed with your health?
When does a healthy concern about your health tip over into illness anxiety?
Ten reasons some of us should cut back on alcohol
Many of us don’t treat alcohol with the respect the drug demands.
Can’t keep your New Year’s resolutions - try being kind to yourself
Research shows that kindness towards oneself, or self compassion, could improve motivation.
Health Check: why swimming in the sea is good for you
Seawater has been used to treat skin problems, sinuses and mental health issues for centuries. And the evidence largely stacks up.
How to be a healthy user of social media
How you use social media can provide warning signs of depression or anxiety.
Six things all schools should consider before adding mental health lessons to the curriculum
Because educating young people about mental health and well-being is no simple task
Explainer: what is exposure therapy and how can it treat social anxiety?
Exposure therapy, where people face their feared social situations, is one treatment that can be used to treat social anxiety. So how does it work?
Men who want power over women likely to have poorer mental health: study
Men who see themselves as playboys, and as having power over women, are more prone to poor mental health than those who conform less to traditionally masculine norms, according to a new study.
How to find a good app for mental health
While some respectable organisations have lists of recommended apps, very few of these apps are supported by experimental evidence.
We shouldn’t worry so much about our kids’ anxiety – it’s a normal part of growing up
The number of children calling Childline with anxiety is rising – but kids do learn to cope.
How to overcome exam anxiety
There are ways to manage exam anxiety so that it doesn’t hugely impact your performance.
Life interrupted: young people need help moving forward after cancer
If you’re an Australian teenager or young adult diagnosed with cancer, there’s good news: overall survival rates are good and getting better. But what can you expect from life after cancer treatment?
New findings: anxiety is linked to death from cancer in men
Research has made some disturbing findings. Here's what we can do about it.
Feeling anxious about that first date? Here’s how science can help
The key to finding the right partner is all in your head.
How to build a mentally healthy workplace – step-by-step
Celebrating mental health is a great opportunity to make the right changes to keep workers happy – and productive.
FactCheck: Is suicide one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia?
The clinical committee reviewing obstetrics services for the federal government's Medicare review said suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia. Is that true?
The trauma caused by violent protests can be acute, but is largely ignored
People risk being physically harmed during violent protests. But there is also an emotional element at play.
Suffering from Fed rate hike anxiety? You’re not the only one
Just like apes, humans fear the unknown, and that's why there's so much uncertainty this week as markets brace for an interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve.
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Swansea University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne
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Professor in Sport and Learning, University of Wolverhampton
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Research Leader, Critical and Ethical Mental Health research group, Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide
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Director of the Centre for Women’s Mental Health at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
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