How seeing problems in the brain makes stigma disappear
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.
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What can be done to improve treatment for PTSD after a loss
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.
Insurance changes not enough to drive real mental health reform
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.
How childhood trauma changes our hormones, and thus our mental health, into adulthood
The "love hormone" system starts to develop in the womb and is important in helping us deal with stress.
How to talk to your child about suicide
If a child is old enough to ask about suicide, then they're probably old enough for a discussion about it.
The role of group therapy in helping women cope with postnatal depression
Initiatives to help women suffering postnatal depression are needed and should be encouraged and integrated as part of routine antenatal and postnatal care.
Knowing the signs of Lewy body dementia may help speed diagnosis
Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of dementia. Why don't more people recognize the signs?
Dissociative identity disorder exists and is the result of childhood trauma
Dissociative identity disorder - previously known as multiple personality disorder - occurs when a child's development is disrupted by trauma, preventing them forming a strong sense of self.
How transitioning leads to better mental health – and job satisfaction
There are huge benefits for trans people – and society – when they change their outward appearance to reflect their gender identity.
Why mediation and arbitration offer a better route to solving medical disputes
Medical mediation has become a buzzword in health departments across the world as an alternative to taking legal action to solve disputes.
No, depression won’t literally break your heart (but have a heart check anyway)
If you're 45 or older and have depression, new research suggests you may need to ask for a heart check when you next see your doctor.
British police dealing with mental health is a sticking-plaster solution that doesn’t get to the heart of the problem
Mental healthcare in the UK needs more integrated solutions, not patch-ups.
New Zealand’s health service performs well, but inequities remain high
New Zealand's health service provides universal and free access to health care, but inequities remain stubbornly high.
This is how to stop students dropping out of university
One in ten students drop out of uni in their first year.
We can use AFL to boost school attendance and improve mental health in Indigenous communities
Much has been written about success of Indigenous players at elite levels of the game. But perhaps the more important story is one of Indigenous participation in grass roots and community football.
Legal weed: What your kids really need to know
Parents can help protect their kids from cannabis abuse by openly discussing the health risks, the pleasures and the responsible ways to use the drug.
Talking about suicide and self-harm in schools can save lives
Youth suicide has reached a ten year high, but suicide and self-harm are still taboo topics in schools.
The mental health impact of major disasters like Harvey, Irma and Maria
After the storm is over, it's time to rebuild – and natural disasters can affect survivors' health for years to come.
Extreme weather makes homelessness even worse. Here’s how we can help
Extreme weather is hard enough for those with a home. But imagine losing everything you own in a storm - that's the experience of many homeless people forced to live out in the open during wild weather.
Teen suicide is on the rise and this is why
World Suicide Prevention Day draws attention to the rising tide of teenagers taking their own lives. "Toxic socialization" involving emotional and physical abuse in families is a major cause.
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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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