One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression––nearly triple pre-pandemic levels––and one in five had major depressive symptoms, say University of Michigan researchers.
Mar 14, 2022
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A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical wellbeing, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important ...
Jan 11, 2022
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Australian governments must immediately take action to tackle the present COVID crisis by delaying the return to face-to-face schooling, and reinstating necessary infection mitigations and financial supports.
Jan 10, 2022
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Naming Grace Tame the 2021 Australian of the Year was a belated but important acknowledgement of the extraordinary courage of many sexual assault and child sexual abuse survivors in adjusting to life and processing trauma ...
Dec 1, 2021
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Around the world increasing mental health inequalities between women and men following the COVID-19 pandemic represent a major public health concern. According to a new study, the lockdown measures due to the pandemic profoundly ...
Nov 10, 2021
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Whether it is a cup of tea and a chat, the loan of some baby equipment in preparation for the new arrival, or a hug when things seem overwhelming, social support from family and friends can make a big difference to the wellbeing ...
Nov 5, 2021
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HIV is not what defines Candis Givens. In fact, very few people, including those close to her, know she has the virus.
Oct 22, 2021
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Students are returning to their schools after months in lockdown in Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. Many will thrive on the return to school. Others, though, may need extra practical and emotional support to adjust ...
Oct 14, 2021
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The emotional connection between a mother and her newborn baby can lay the foundation for the child's development and the family's outcomes. But poor mental health after giving birth can make it difficult for a mother to ...
Oct 14, 2021
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More training and emotional support is needed for school staff who are relied upon to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. That's one recommendation from a new report by the University of Portsmouth.
Oct 12, 2021
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