Two hallmarks of depression that go hand in hand are isolation and withdrawal. While saying things like they want to die, feel completely alone, or have nobody who cares about them are obvious indications of a troubled mental state. General...
Read moreYoung gay and bisexual men stand a greater risk for mental health issues than straight men. The results of a new study revealed mental health issues varied greatly among men who have sex with men (MSM), but high levels of income and living with a...
Read moreHoping to shed light on mental health issues and Indigenous culture, north Queensland high schools have opened their doors to educational performance arts workshops. Pioneer State High School drama teacher, Sarah Ling, welcomed the workshops into...
Read moreAn Australian team from Monash University has developed a new smartphone app to track users’ moods over time and support their mental health and wellbeing. It’s thought that nearly one in every two Australians will experience a mental health...
Read moreA new publication released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides insight into how Australians used mental health related services and medications in 2011. It was produced as part of the Mental Health Services-Census Data...
Read moreThe 17th International Mental Health Conference will be held at the brand new Sea World Resort Conference Centre on the Gold Coast, QLD from the 11 -12 August 2016. You are invited to join us as we address the conference theme “Guiding the...
Read moreAs well as clinical treatment for depression, clinicians may also recommend natural ways to help a patient along the road to optimal health to feel happier and stay well. A healthy diet, exercise, relaxation techniques and doing things that bring...
Read moreThe story that emerges is that things have become worse in terms of Australians dying by suicide — which is already the leading cause of death for those between 15 and 44. And that there are thousands of families, friends and work...
Read moreMental health is in the headlines again. In recent weeks, we have had the independent commission report on psychiatric care in England, which concluded that patients should not be treated miles away from their families; the Mental Health...
Read moreSurf therapy is being used to help mend broken soldiers returning from war zones with crippling PTSD as well as children suffering conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism. It is a phenomenon not fully understood by...
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