Mental disorders
Making the future a possibility
Edge Of The Present combines art, research and mental health therapy in astonishing ways.
- by Nick Galvin
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Opinion
Opinion
Disruptive digital design could help health services reach vulnerable
Many of the highest quality digital mental health interventions were developed by Australian researchers or social organisations: will we take these to scale?
Opinion
Body positivity
Does the body positivity movement actually promote better health?
The body positivity movement has helped shift views, but one expert wonders if we’re still looking in the wrong direction.
- by Dr Nikki Stamp
Health
Delirium: the little known condition costing us billions
Occurring after surgery, delirium can last anywhere from hours to months.
- by Rachel Clun
Mental health
'Kids bring more than their lunchbox to school, they also bring their worries'
Two Victorian researchers have been honoured in Brisbane on Wednesday for their work supporting the children of people with mental health conditions.
- by Stuart Layt
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Sex abuse
Sex abuse victims, betrayed by confidants, at risk of worse trauma: study
When sexually abused children and young women muster the courage to tell someone, their confidants risk inflicting fresh trauma by doubting them, researchers warn.
- by Kate Aubusson
Clarence Street attack
Sydney CBD stabbing suspect had history of mental health problems: police
The 20-year-old man allegedly responsible for a stabbing spree in Sydney on Tuesday had a history of mental health problems.
- by Kate Aubusson
Mental health
Mental health system fails children in out-of-home care
The state children’s watchdog has submitted a scathing analysis of Victoria's fragmented and underfunded mental health system to the mental health royal commission.
- by Miki Perkins
Research
Anorexia has genetic links, world-first research finding shows
It's hoped targeted medicines can be developed after eight genes were found to have direct links to anorexia, with "hundreds" more expected to be found.
- by Stuart Layt
Courts
Father's killing a story of 'severe, untreated mental illness': judge
If a mentally ill man had remained on a community treatment order, he likely would not have killed his father and stabbed his mother, the judge concluded.
- by Heather McNeill
Opinion
Wellbeing
To my friends who think therapy is only for people with 'real problems'
Delving into your psyche may be scary, but it’s worth the plunge.
- by Wendy Squires