Plenty of people listen to sad music to make themselves feel better. But new research shows that for people with depression, it can do the opposite – triggering a cycle of negative thoughts.
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Celebrating mental health is a great opportunity to make the right changes to keep workers happy – and productive.
Social relationships and political engagement may prevent radicalisation.
The lack of suicide training provided in nursing programmes can leave nurses feeling like there is a risk of further harm to the patient.
The clinical committee reviewing obstetrics services for the federal government’s Medicare review said suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia. Is that true?
With stigma about mental illness still pervasive, The Boss’ frank admission helps shatter some of the most common stereotypes about depression.
It seems that vulnerability is a cost of privilege, and resilience comes as a result of adversity.
Welcome to the world of cloths and materials that change depending on your mood.
It is an illness that runs in families – but there are other factors which go beyond inheritance.
Long after people with dementia have forgotten the names of their loved ones, they can still recall songs they learned in their teenage years.
And the good news is that the treatments may already exist.
Psychological distress among teenage girls has risen by 4% in the past decade.
Amanda Beard, Ian Thorpe, Allison Schmidt, McKayla Maroney – many athletes have dealt with depression after the Olympic Games.
The mind and body can be linked in mysterious ways …
In highlighting the importance of retaining section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, shadow attorney general Mark Dreyfus said racial discrimination can make people sick.
One in four people experience a mental health problem in any give year.
Behavioural activation aims to increase engagement in activities we value, which boosts our chances of deriving pleasure and a sense of achievement from life.
Fresh hope for sufferers of mental illness.
A new baby is life-changing for all parents, but for those whose babies are born too early, the challenges can be immense.
Social stress is a main cause of depression, and women, in general, experience more stress than men. But new research suggests men may be more vulnerable to depression caused by stressful events.
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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