As if work wasn’t taxing enough, now we had to manage family simultaneously.
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Juggling work and family becomes all the more difficult when you’re trying to figure out how to work Zoom, and stressing about losing your job.
With family together, either in person or by video, the holidays offer an opportunity for deep, personal discussions about the future.
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The pandemic is bringing up tough new questions as parents and grandparents develop advance care plans. Here’s how to start the conversation.
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Poor mental health costs the Australian economy up to A$220 billion a year, according to the Productivity Commission. It will take more than piecemeal ‘announceables’ to fix the situation.
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A study of 800 Black American families shows early experiences of racism have long-term consequences for physical and mental health.
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The loss of the simple act of hugging has taken a big emotional toll for many people during the pandemic.
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DUDES Club, with a little help from Movember, has shown how a grassroots health and mental health initiative could be mobilized to work by, for and with Indigenous men.
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In some cases, women are left without food or anywhere to live for the duration of their pregnancy.
Exercise improves physical health, immunity, and can reduce fatigue.
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Exercise can improve mood and mental health, which may drop during the winter months.
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Coronavirus made these two problems worse during the first wave. We need to be better prepared for the second.
U.S. Army veteran Derek Martin gives his son a big hug at a veteran support group cookout on Nov. 7, 2015.
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The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
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Twitter pile-ons, online celebrity bashing, or knee-jerk reactions are part of an increasingly toxic environment children are being exposed to that risks normalising hate.
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New research shows how the UK welfare system can worsen mental health problems.
Doomscrolling is not going to help.
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As uncertainty abounds and anxiety skyrockets, you’ve probably heard advice to be patient, stay calm and keep the faith. Here are 10 concrete tips to help you actually manage the stress.
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For rural people, these stresses are cumulative and contribute to higher levels of trauma, mental ill-health and in some cases, suicidal behaviour.
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As research shows, divorce doesn’t have to mean an unhappy childhood.
Feelings of grief – and depression – are common post-election emotional responses.
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Every election triggers distress for some people. Here are some ways to possibly cope.
Over-activity in the brain’s subgenual anterior cingulate cortex is likely to be one cause of depression and anxiety.
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This brain region also shows how effective certain treatments will be.
Parents who felt their child’s school supported them during the transition to remote learning reported less anxiety and depression, according to a recent survey.
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Schools can impact the mental health and well-being of not just students but their parents, too.
Hearing voices that are threatening or critical can be frightening and disruptive to daily life.
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People who hear voices are six times more likely to feel lonely.
How to be resilient when everything feels out of control.
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Locking down again? You need a wellbeing plan.