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A UK survey found most long COVID sufferers have experienced discrimination, prejudice or shame related to the condition.
About one in five Australian teenagers say they have been bullied. A psychologist and teacher explains how parents can help.
In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere with regions of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.
Record numbers of young people have faced mental health difficulties during the pandemic. Our research suggests that those without computer access were more likely to be affected.
Men, older adults, people with language barriers and racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be screened for depression.
Children and youth in care are more likely to have experienced trauma that can affect future health. A comprehensive, trauma-informed health strategy for these children and youth is long overdue.
Research has confirmed higher rates of body dysmorphic disorder among people seeking cosmetic procedures, but we don’t know as much about other mental health issues.
Pharmacists develop basic mental health knowledge as part of their formal training. But they report a lack the confidence about raising mental health issues with patients.
Despite what some media outlets have reported, this latest study only shows a link between the two.
New Zealand law allows people to be detained under a compulsory community treatment order – which they can’t refuse. But research shows compulsory treatment can make some mental health issues worse.
A new website, based on workshops with young Australians, outlines practical ways to deal with climate distress.
Music has the potential to change our experience of intrusive thoughts and how we deal with pain.
In the age of TikTok, images of people in public go viral all the time. Here’s how the law does and doesn’t protect you.
How athletes use memory can make the difference when performing at a high level.
Learning to be resilient can help you cope with failure and get past setbacks more quickly in the future.
Long COVID can rob young people of an active life and cast future plans into doubt. But social support can help.
It has psychological consequences for those affected now, but also for those who expect to be in future.
There are lots of stereotypes about why people homeschool their kids. Some parents interviewed in new research said bullying meant they had no choice.
Phobias are when fears become excessive and interrupt daily life. A new review shows one longer session of exposure is just as effective and more time-efficient than multiple shorter sessions.
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Co-Director, Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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General practitioner; Associate Professor, ANU Medical School, Australian National University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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