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Unlike squads before them, this exciting team of millennials have the capacity, courage and honesty to express their emotions.
The looming prospect of a long stay in the cave has increased fears for the boys' mental health.
Mental health courts work to reduce reoffending, enhance public safety and improve the well-being of individuals with mental illness.
Cliched comments like "it wasn’t meant to be" or "don't worry, you'll get pregnant" are hurtful and dismissive. Instead, acknowledge their loss, listen and let them grieve.
Sport is full of high-pressure language which if eradicated can help athletes to express themselves and perform at their best.
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren't more people aware of that?
How to talk to people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Ayahuasca has long been used for indigenous healing and spiritual rituals. Now, a Brazilian clinical trial has confirmed that this psychoactive drink can help those with even severe depression.
Most European nations have seen suicide rates fall by 20 percent or more. Research is limited, but some studies blame US inequality.
An unfairness in how Australia’s mental health care is delivered can be seen in our data. The areas with the most need aren't getting the right amount of funding, or services.
Gardening not only provides nutritious food, but a reminder of home for refugees.
The US has a long history of separating families. Research shows the long-term effects of that trauma.
To gain mastery over our inboxes we have to deal with the root causes and not just the symptoms that frequently flare up.
Even though people with autism are more likely to think about concrete stuff rather than abstract feelings, anxiety still exists and, if not recognised, can cause significant problems.
Female suicide rate in Northern Ireland is high, and ambivalence about legalising abortion is likely to make matters worse.
In countries where health systems are limited, collaboration between traditional healers and health professionals may help fill the gaps.
After mass killings, politicians feel compelled to offer solutions to gun violence. One of the most common answers is better access to mental health care, but research has found that's not effective.
Well-written vision and mission statements can guide decision-making, resource allocations, policy decisions, and how a school operates.
Deaths from opioid overdose and suicide are at an all-time high. One in 10 adult Americans uses marijuana. And only 1 in 3 Americans self-describes as 'happy.' A public health expert asks, what's going on?
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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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Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford
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Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Swansea University
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Fellow, Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sydney
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Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Professor of Adolescent Health Research, University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Fellow, Violence Research and Prevention Program, Griffith University
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Professorial Fellow and an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Mental Health and Addiction, University of York
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Simon Rosenbaum is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Research Fellow, UNSW
