Important notice: the information in this article is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from a psychiatric illness, please consult a healthcare professional immediately...
Read moreAdvancing the realm of mental health requires considerable amounts of research. In order to be able to effectively move forward, individuals, groups and organisations require assisted funding. Here’s your guide to mental health research funding...
Read moreA study by the Monash University Behavioural Science Laboratory has found that women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have high levels of depression, moderate levels of anxiety and stress and self-reported wellbeing so low that it is...
Read moreIn recognition of Schizophrenia Awareness Week (20 – 27 May), we’re busting the myths about schizophrenia. Find out more about this disorder – with greater education and awareness, we can break the stigma of mental health. Myth 1: Violence is...
Read moreThe need for mental health care is on the rise, while the number of affordable providers is not. With so many aspects of our lives already conducted on the internet, why can’t therapy take place online? Options for electronic and...
Read moreMajor depressive disorder or depression is a serious medical illness that is characterised by feelings of sadness, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, lack of energy, and sleep disturbances. Severe cases may include the following...
Read moreMental health in Australia is starting to get the attention it deserves – but to make a difference, we must also refer to the facts. Read on to discover the mental health statistics Australia needs to know in order to be better informed on how to...
Read moreWe see it plastered over the headlines time and again – social media is wreaking havoc on our mental wellbeing. But, what’s the link between social media and mental health? Is social media really bad for mental health? Social media and mental...
Read moreOne of the most therapeutic things in the world is music – a fact that almost all people know today. This is why many individuals would resort to music when they are feeling down or blue. But aside from the actual experience of many people...
Read moreThe World Health Organisation estimates that mental disorders affect one in four people. While research shows that some mental health disorders such as major depression and schizophrenia have genetic links what many people don’t realise is...
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