Education through to the end of high school is a birthright in Australia but many kids are missing out on important parts of that birthright in ways that leave them feeling like losers and outsiders.
Self-help strategies such as mindfulness now have a proven place for supporting the PhD journey.
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Dancing, drumming, visiting galleries and so on are one of the best ways of enhancing public health.
A number of complex factors leads to someone reaching a point where they can no longer cope. We can’t let them get there in the first place.
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Many current interventions focus on raising awareness of suicide, or preventing suicide at the point just prior to death. Many of those not assessed as being at “high risk” are left without support.
Many Australians are feeling less secure about the future, despite rising income levels since 2000.
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For our country to have a sustainable future, we need to ensure all Australians have access to quality education and healthcare and take steps to reduce inequality.
Focusing on two determinants of mental health can help pupils prevent issues arising.
Students and staff at universities have many of the same health risk factors, including poor mental health and alcohol consumption.
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The world’s “most liveable city” ranking is based on an index designed for companies sending their employees overseas. It’s not relevant to the average person.
Trusting our instincts is vital for better mental health.
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People intuitively know what is best for their mental health. A new approach suggests enforcing this belief like regular exercise.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the television shortly after the opening bell.
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When young adults create and share online content focused on consumer products, it can trigger a social comparison process that results in feelings of inferiority and low self-esteem.