Bathing in the Dead Sea has long been used to treat psoriasis.
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Seawater has been used to treat skin problems, sinuses and mental health issues for centuries. And the evidence largely stacks up.
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Over a quarter of medical students suffer depression. Almost half of US physicians say they’re burnt out. A doctor reflects on how much more burdensome and less fulfilling the profession has become.
Around half of young people are heavy social media users, with one in four teen users constantly connected.
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How you use social media can provide warning signs of depression or anxiety.
Long term monitoring of mental health in medical trainees is urgently required.
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About a quarter of medical students show symptoms of depression, and one in ten report suicidal thoughts.
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The current education system lends itself to heightened stress levels among staff – and the empowerment of bullies.
Risk-taking was the only gender norm in the study associated with both positive and negative mental health outcomes.
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Men who see themselves as playboys, and as having power over women, are more prone to poor mental health than those who conform less to traditionally masculine norms, according to a new study.
People given taurine had significantly improved overall mental health symptoms.
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People given taurine had significantly improved overall mental health symptoms, including those of psychosis, compared to those given placebo.
Some mental health apps claim to track your mood over time, while others claim to “cure” your mental ill health with hypnosis.
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While some respectable organisations have lists of recommended apps, very few of these apps are supported by experimental evidence.
More young Australians face the daunting task of trying to live a ‘normal’ life while dealing with the after-effects of cancer.
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If you’re an Australian teenager or young adult diagnosed with cancer, there’s good news: overall survival rates are good and getting better. But what can you expect from life after cancer treatment?
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Taking antidepressants during pregnancy is linked with various health issues, but stopping taking antidepressants can be even more problematic.
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Lie awake and you could be playing havoc with your amygdala.
Many people have turned to Adele in times of trouble. But for people with the symptoms of clinical depression, sad music can do more harm than good.
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Plenty of people listen to sad music to make themselves feel better. But new research shows that for people with depression, it can do the opposite – triggering a cycle of negative thoughts.
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Celebrating mental health is a great opportunity to make the right changes to keep workers happy – and productive.
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Social relationships and political engagement may prevent radicalisation.
Nurses can be scared to talk about suicide just as much as the next person.
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The lack of suicide training provided in nursing programmes can leave nurses feeling like there is a risk of further harm to the patient.
Suicide is uncommon during pregnancy – it occurs more frequently when a pregnancy is over.
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The clinical committee reviewing obstetrics services for the federal government’s Medicare review said suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia. Is that true?
In his new memoir ‘Born to Run,’ Bruce Springsteen details his lifelong battle with depression.
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With stigma about mental illness still pervasive, The Boss’ frank admission helps shatter some of the most common stereotypes about depression.
White Americans might be more vulnerable to psychosocial risk factors.
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It seems that vulnerability is a cost of privilege, and resilience comes as a result of adversity.
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Welcome to the world of cloths and materials that change depending on your mood.
Dark skies.
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It is an illness that runs in families – but there are other factors which go beyond inheritance.