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.
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Articles on Mental illness
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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.
Stigmas surrounding mental health can create difficult or even dangerous situations for employees struggling with mental illness.
Police are almost always the first responders in cases of mental health crisis. Too often these encounters turn bad, even deadly. But police were never meant to be in charge of US mental health care.
The Productivity Commission has highlighted the growing burden of mental illness in Australia. But to really change things, its final recommendations should have a sharper focus on prevention.
Research shows construction workers are at higher risk of mental illness and suicide than people in other jobs. Addressing this must start with dismantling the 'macho' culture on work sites.
People with mental illness are at their most vulnerable when they're discharged from hospital. Without the support of family or friends at this time, they're less likely to recover.
Loneliness is often triggered by significant life events, and young people have these in abundance. But the solution isn't as simple as joining a group or trying harder to make friends.
Greta Thunberg's critics say the climate activist is unstable, hysterical and mentally ill. That's because she challenges the view that the world is theirs to conquer.
Stigma can make people who self-injure reluctant to disclose their experiences and seek help. One way to combat the stigma is to debunk some of the most common myths that surround self-injury.
To understand the panic about mass shootings and whether mental illness plays a role, it is important to look to the past. A history of stigma and fear contributes to people blaming mental illness.
Psychologists use a number of different methods, including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and behavioural activation. Here's how they work and who they might suit best.
Mentally ill, white supremacist video game-playing men are pushing rates of mass homicide ever higher in the US? The real data is more nuanced than common misperceptions suggest.
Top contributors
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Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne
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Professor emeritus, University of Melbourne
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Director of the Centre for Women’s Mental Health at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
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Fellow, Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Director, Unit for History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
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Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University
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Jayashri Kulkarni is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sydney
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Foundation Director, Melbourne Social Equity Institute and Professor of Law, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Adolescent Health Research, University of Melbourne
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Professor, Monash University
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Professor of Psychiatry, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland
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Professorial Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
