Hollywood pushes a fantasy version of what neuroscience can do in the courtroom. But the field does have real benefits to offer, right now: solid evidence on what would improve prisons.
Behavioural differences in female psychopaths could cause them to slip under society’s radar.
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While research indicates there are likely to be fewer female psychopaths than male, this may be because their traits are less visible than their male counterparts.
There is no research evidence that spanking improves child behaviour. On the contrary, spanking is associated with aggression, antisocial behaviour, mental health problems and negative relationships with parents.
The debate on spanking is over. Scientific studies consistently show that it is harmful to children, increasing the likelihood of mental health problems and antisocial behaviours.
Millions of women around the world are estimated to be living with depressive symptoms after stillbirth.
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Reaching out for reassurance every time you have a doubt, or problem, might seem helpful in the short term. But learning to face uncertainty is essential to managing our mental health.
Most South African police officers view their job as primarily just that -
a job and a means to survive.
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Artworks in The Big Anxiety festival in Sydney shine a light on life from an autistic point of view, emphasising sensory experience.
A pair of identical twins. The one on the right has OCD, while the one on the left does not.
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It can be very hard for people to accept that they – or their family member – are not to blame for their mental illness. Seeing the evidence in a scan can make a difference.
People who unexpectedly lose a loved should be identified early enough and appropriately counselled.
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The unexpected death of a loved one is a traumatic experience. It’s important to identify high risk individuals to provide counselling and social support.
Australia’s investment in community mental-health services is subordinate to our focus on care provided by public and private hospitals.
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Recently announced changes to private health insurance reinforce the primacy of hospitals for mental health issues. This is despite many inquiries recommending better community mental-health care.
Early life trauma can affect our hormone systems for the rest of our lives.
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Initiatives to help women suffering postnatal depression are needed and should be encouraged and integrated as part of routine antenatal and postnatal care.
Lewy body dementia and other illnesses of aging brains cause immeasurable suffering for patients and their families.
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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