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Parents of young children are reporting alarming increases in anxiety and depression during COVID-19. This is not only a risk to parents’ mental health, but also to children’s long-term well-being.
It can be daunting trying to work out how to get help with your mental health.
New research has found child sex abuse survivors are far more likely to be the victims of a range of crimes as adults. The reasons why – and who is most vulnerable – are complex.
A new study finds no evidence of diagnostic inflation in the last four editions of the DSM.
With most therapy sessions now online, a psychologist explores whether more self-disclosure by therapists – sharing more about their own lives – might help their patients.
In the time of the coronavirus, learning how to adapt to adversity belongs in your toolkit.
Behaviors that would have been seen as pathological a few months ago are now applauded as adaptive and resourceful. Where do doctors draw the line?
Australia has managed to house the homeless in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic. We now have an opportunity to be thinking about longer-term solutions.
Mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. Positive mental health involves feeling good and functioning well, and there are ways to improve even if you don’t have a mental illness.
Penn State Laureate William Doan found solace in a daily act that has benefits scientists are just beginning to understand.
It’s normal to feel worried, anxious and edgy amid income losses, working from home requirements and concerns about loved ones’ risk of coronavirus. But some people will need mental health support.
You don’t have to be labelled with a mental illness to seek help.
Memes that feature dark or depressing jokes might seem alarming – but our research shows that they might provide a sense of community for those struggling.
Charles Bonnet syndrome refers to visual hallucinations in people with acquired vision loss, and symptoms can last for many years.
People seeking mental health care still encounter stigma, even within the health system. New tools for teaching and sharing information may help address it.
Anxiety around going to the toilet in a public place is a recognised mental health condition. We explored the thought processes behind shy bladder and shy bowel to better understand these disorders.
Some people with mental illnesses are unable to work or look after themselves but because their conditions are episodic, it’s difficult to meet the NDIS entry requirement of having a permanent disability.
You might need to visit a few therapists to find one you can connect and engage with. If cost or access are issues, you might even like to go online.
Navigating the mosaic of mental health services available is hard. A GP can help.
Principais colaboradores
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
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Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
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Professorial Fellow in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Director, Unit for History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
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Co-Director, Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University
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Associate professor, Psychiatry, Western University
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Fellow, Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University
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Professorial Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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General practitioner; Associate Professor, ANU Medical School, Australian National University
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University Distinguished Professor of Forensic Behavioural Science & Dean, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
