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The strength of the Productivity Commission inquiry is that it will use an economic rather than a purely health lens.
Current rules about who meets the eligibility criteria for autism support services are patchy and inconsistent, meaning those with the greatest need don't necessarily have the greatest access.
Young men in Kenya are more at risk of contemplating suicide if they have friends and family who attempted or have gone through with it.
Some viewers will object to the reality TV format of How 'Mad' Are You, but the show achieves its aim of breaking down stigma.
Many current interventions focus on raising awareness of suicide, or preventing suicide at the point just prior to death. Many of those not assessed as being at "high risk" are left without support.
With an estimated prevalence of four per cent, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) is more common than autism. And yet is it surrounded by myth and stigma.
Pledging to destigmatise mental health in the workplace is admirable, but it comes with problems too.
Bipolar disorder, autism, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder – how useful are mental health labels?
Beyond medication and psychological treatments, there are steps all of us can take to alleviate stress, improve our mood and take care of our mental health. Here are five to get you started.
The true impact of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on soldiers' mental health revealed for the first time.
People with intellectual disability experience higher rates of mental ill health than the rest of the population, so NDIS can be doubly relevant.
A wealth of research suggests prisons have serious detrimental effects on prisoners and prison workers.
What a group of ancient Roman philosophers can teach you about how to live in the 21st century.
The news that a former moderator is suing Facebook over unsafe work practices suggests it's time we finally took the mental health of moderators seriously.
The Mediterranean diet is not only good for your heart. It could protect your mental health, too.
Some of the most popular online videos are of people whispering, turning book pages or gently tapping computer keys. What is going on? A researcher explains the quest for 'brain tingles.'
The midterm elections have put America's political divide front and center, increasingly invading the work space and stressing out employees.
Older people living in residential aged care often have few friends, no meaningful interactions and feel socially isolated. Most people are depressed and some may no longer wish to live.
Students, manage your stress with these top tips.
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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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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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