Researchers have identified stark differences between adolescent males and females during the height of the pandemic restrictions.
The beginning of the new school year begins today in Victoria, and for some families the date fills them with trepidation.
New research shows that for people living with long COVID and intimate partner violence, each was exacerbated by the other and services were inadequate.
There’s plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health, but studies often omit the developing countries of the global south.
To rebuild our children’s mental health after the duress of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must redefine how mental health services are delivered to our communities, and create a scaffold of affordable and accessible support.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
New research from The Smith Family tracks a group of young people, two years after finishing high school.
The world’s refugee population is disproportionately affected by mental health disorders, but access to help and resources is often limited or non-existent.
The pandemic has impacted people from all walks of life, but academics, early-career researchers, and PhD students have been particularly hard-hit.
COVID-19 further exposed existing cracks in the teaching profession that need to be fixed urgently.
Now that the TGA approved promising medicines, it’s important we get the rollout right to ensure those suffering have access to what could be an important ingredient in solving the mental health crisis.
It’s imperative we build national capacity programs for healthcare professionals to respond and manage climate change-related impacts on health, disasters, and risk reductions.
Can a hug with a dog or a cuddle from a cat cure loneliness?
For Dr Anton Isaacs, initial thoughts of surgery specialisation turned into a 20-year journey that’s taken him into the heart of vulnerable communities in Australia and India.
New research findings could help inform the delivery of support services for people who use methamphetamine in rural and urban areas.
As the pandemic continues to threaten our mental health, a groundbreaking “living lab” is set to reimagine how we identify and treat problems.
A new global sleep and mental health survey shows 45% of participants had changed dream experiences during the pandemic.
Unclear and often mixed messages have contributed to public confusion that has arguably placed people’s health at risk.
Can eHealth lifestyle programs help address the rising childhood obesity epidemic?
A rise in psychological distress among young Australians, compounded by COVID-19 and difficulties in getting professional help, has added to the urgency of mental health education in schools.
Researchers are using the “It takes a village” concept as the foundation for international projects to strengthen support networks for children, particularly in rural and regional areas.
The hidden costs of loneliness can devastate both individuals and society. Learn about its modern roots in a new episode of Monash University's podcast, 'What Happens Next?'.
Public interest in OHS issues is often heavily focused on the safety aspect, but workplaces offer the chance to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. How can we tap into that?
A new book based on the world’s largest multi-professional study of its kind relates the distressing experiences of Australian healthcare workers amid the pandemic.
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