Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three (32%) Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9% were neglected. Some ...
Nov 2, 2023
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For children and adolescents, mental health disorder-related emergency department (ED) visits are higher among adolescents, girls, and Black non-Hispanics versus Hispanics, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in ...
Oct 26, 2023
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A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help.
Sep 25, 2023
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Maintaining a balance of physiological responses at all times is important for humans to function optimally in daily life. This involves processing and integrating signals from both internal and external sources. Interoception ...
Jul 17, 2023
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It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your health care team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual ...
Jul 7, 2023
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A new study of a brain region called the rostro-medial prefrontal could potentially advance diagnosis and therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Entitled "Rejection Distress Suppresses Medial Prefrontal Cortex ...
Jun 27, 2023
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The recent tragic bus accident in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has again raised the issue of how we address the potential psychological effects of traumatic events.
Jun 21, 2023
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Researchers at the Center for Medical Ethics have studied the significance of systematic family involvement for patients with psychotic disorders.
Jun 2, 2023
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Quarantine impacted the mental health of people worldwide, especially teenagers.
May 18, 2023
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Those who have experienced the horrors of war see their lives clearly delineated between a "before" and an "after." This singular ordeal does not, as is often believed, mean that it is impossible to live, but generally forces ...
Apr 13, 2023
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