Mental Health

FIFO Mental Health Issues: Spotting the Signs & Getting Support
Men's Health 13 Dec 2018

FIFO Mental Health Issues: Spotting the Signs & Getting Support

Maintaining regular contact with a trusted GP can be an important life-line for tens of thousands of Australian FIFO workers who live with the ongoing…
Psychiatry: What Does a Psychiatrist Do?
Family's Health 13 Dec 2018

Psychiatry: What Does a Psychiatrist Do?

>What is a psychiatrist? A psychiatrist is a doctor who specialises in management of patients with mood, thought and behavioural disorders.
Pediatricians Screen More Kids for Mental Health Issues if Supported
Children's health 24 Jan 2018

Pediatricians Screen More Kids for Mental Health Issues if Supported

A new study suggests many more pediatricians would make mental health screenings an integral part of a child’s annual checkup if they received training and…
Child sexual abuse affects victim’s brain
Children's Health 01 Jan 2018

Child sexual abuse affects victim’s brain

A fresh look at neurobiological research shoots down any remaining myths that adult-child sex could be less harmful than claimed.
Post-traumatic stress higher in children of veterans with PTSD
Children's health 01 Sep 2017

Post-traumatic stress higher in children of veterans with PTSD

A study has found adult children of Australian Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to have PTSD.
Better sleep feels like winning the lottery
Children's health 16 Mar 2017

Better sleep feels like winning the lottery

Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research.
Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Problems?
Children's health 10 Sep 2016

Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Problems?

Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for multiple behavioural problems in children, according to an article published online…
Parkinson’s disease: Impact on family and work, and Geoff’s advice for others
Mental Health 29 Aug 2016

Parkinson’s disease: Impact on family and work, and Geoff’s advice for others

Geoff knows from personal experience what it’s like to live with Parkinson's disease. He shares tips and advice for others with it and their carers.
Better mental health care needed for congenital heart disease patients
Children's health 21 Aug 2016

Better mental health care needed for congenital heart disease patients

Experts are calling for national mental health care standards to help address the significant emotional toll faced by the 65,000 Australians living with congenital heart…