Coalition pledges to boost mental health

BARRY O'FARRELL has committed to spending $30 million on establishing a Mental Health Commission and has promised to quarantine funding for mental...

Drug use soars in aged-care facilities

Adam Cresswell, Health editor

President of ANZMH Association, to stand for General Council of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Depression May Worsen Over Time in Addiction-Prone Women

FRIDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) by -- Robert PreidtDepression symptoms increase over time for women in their 30s and 40s who are prone to addiction...

Skills for Psychological Recovery: basic and effective strategies to manage common psychological issues following disaster

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The Occurence Of Depression Increasing During Financial Crisis Due To Income Inequalities

Due to the recent economic crisis, an increase of health inequalities between socio-economic groups has been noticed in both developed and developing...

Youth Ask the South Australian Government Not to Close Down Eating Disorder Unit

Young people have asked the South Australian government not to risk their lives by closing an eating disorder unit. As parliament sat for the second...

Mental illness can bring a massive paycut

Danny Rose, AAP From Sydney Morning Herald February 1, 2011

Flooding and it's Impact on Mental Health Australia - GP Fact Sheet

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has developed a general practice fact sheet providing useful information and resources...

Thoughts on Carers & Consumers in Rural & Remote Areas in Australia

Carers - Rural and Remote: