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Research shows almost one-third of teenage girls have experienced body shaming online.
Heatwaves were shown to contribute to a 14.9% rise in suicidal thoughts.
The recent deaths of two babies have both been reported as family violence. The overdue change in language gets us one step closer to keeping children safer.
Despite decades of concern, restrictive practices remain common. A compassion-based approach could help change that.
The play is a revival and a commemoration.
When a family member or friend cuts off all communication, it can feel like grief. Here’s how to cope with this surprisingly common type of ghosting.
Peer support is one way to help new mothers access the care they need.
Who are Indigenous helpers in the context of mental health care? They blend practical support like caregiving and crisis intervention with relational, spiritual guidance rooted in ancestral tradition.
Over 2 dozen Philadelphia men shared their experiences with trauma and psychological distress as they worked to rebuild their lives after release.
New research shows that the decision to disclose a mental health condition at work isn’t purely personal and can depend on the broader workplace environment.
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn’t unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional and physical toll, leaving mourners and their supporters overwhelmed and unsure how to help.
Mental health is not just connected to what’s inside our head. The environment around us can play a part – either supporting wellbeing or driving a decline.
The dose and quality of over-the-counter products can vary significantly. But there is some evidence several supplements may help with mild to moderate depression.
After a natural disaster, survivors often suffer from prolonged trauma for years to come, particularly in places where mental health services are few and far between.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a serious condition that affects about 3% of women globally.
Research confirms that regular exercise can prevent or treat depression and anxiety in teens.
ADHD diagnosis can be controversial. The disruption it causes goes beyond school, affecting the quality of life of families as well.
Mental healthcare moved online overnight during COVID — but would it hold up?
A modest increase in health funding is all that’s needed to save lives. That’s a big impact for the price of a fancy coffee.
Top contributors
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Co-Director, Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney; University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford
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Honorary Fellow, Department of Health Sciences, University of York
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Professor and Chair: Mental Health Nursing, Adelaide University
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Professor of General Practice, Adelaide University
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Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
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Clinical Psychologist, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University