Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health first aid training works despite recent reports, say researchers
More than 6 million people worldwide have been trained in Mental Health First Aid.
Oct 17, 2023
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News tagged with first aid
Medical research
First aid: Drones make a difference
Eurac Research and Mountain Rescue South Tyrol tested the use of drones to locate and rescue accident victims in Bletterbach Gorge. The results are in, drones save valuable time and increase safety for rescue services in ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Health
Community-based program helps moms in poorer countries improve babies' brain health
A program of facilitated, community-based groups to teach women and their partners from pregnancy until the baby is one about nutrition, sensitive caregiving, play, first aid, health and avoiding family violence has been ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Cardiology
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin hospitalized: What experts know about cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin threw himself into the path of a Cincinnati Bengals ball carrier, taking a hard hit to the chest that sent both NFL players to the ground.
Jan 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pharmacists could help curb the mental health crisis—but they need more training
Chances are you live within 2.5 kilometres of a community pharmacy and visit one about every three weeks.
Nov 14, 2022
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Health
How you can help ease the health crisis in Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a humanitarian crisis.
Mar 16, 2022
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Health
How to maintain safety in a hurricane aftermath
As Hurricane Ida moves inland through the southern portion of the U.S., experts are warning people to be cautious after the storm. One of the most common consequences after a storm is the loss of electricity, which increases ...
Aug 31, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research into mental health first aid in the workplace prompts new guidance
Concerns about how businesses use employees to support colleagues with mental health issues, highlighted by University of Nottingham research, have prompted new guidance for bosses.
Dec 18, 2018
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Health
Over half of deaths from injury could be prevented if public knew first aid
Up to 59% of 'pre-hospital' deaths from injury could potentially be prevented if more people stepped in with some simple first aid, according to new research commissioned by the British Red Cross and conducted by the University ...
Sep 6, 2016
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Surgery
New splint to be launched in South Australia
An innovative, light-weight splint to immobilise broken limbs has been developed with support from the Medical Device Partnership Program (MDPP) at Flinders at Tonsley.
Jan 29, 2016
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