Rates of elevated psychological distress, including depression and anxiety symptoms, were found among Australian adults during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in Australia, according to a new study published July 28, 2020 ...
Jul 28, 2020
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When one in six Australian women report experiencing physical and/or sexual violence—and one in four report emotional abuse—by a current or previous cohabiting partner since the age of 15, you know there is a problem.
Jul 28, 2020
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Heart patients who feel gloomy should try tai chi, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The mind-body exercise was ...
Jun 9, 2020
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One in five Australian mothers is not receiving critical perinatal mental health checks, a University of Queensland study has found.
Jun 9, 2020
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In the first few weeks of the lockdown of New Zealand in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents reported a slight increase in mental distress but higher levels of confidence in the government, science and the police, ...
Jun 4, 2020
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We've recently heard experts raise concerns about a looming mental health crisis, warning COVID-19's psychological toll on Australians could be like a second wave of the pandemic.
May 29, 2020
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There has been a spike in severe psychological distress in young Australian adults under 35, according to new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU).
May 27, 2020
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Suffering a quarantine dip in mood? Struggling to find motivation to do anything? You are not alone. Just six weeks of chronic stress can lead to depressive symptoms, even in people without a prior diagnosis. We are past ...
May 22, 2020
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The vast majority of young people who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts appear to have only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a ...
May 20, 2020
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Researchers at McMaster University are developing exercise protocols to help combat the anxiety and mental stress brought on by social isolation, physical distancing and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4, 2020
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