Anxiety and depression in pregnancy and early parenthood is serious, this article addresses the signs and symptoms of antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety and where you can get help.
Mental Health
What you eat affects Alzheimer’s disease risk
A new study follows the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a range of countries that have very different eating patterns, this is what they found.
Stress
Stress affects different people in different ways – genetics and your life experiences play a part in how it affects you, and how you cope with it.
Video: ADHD – Dr Golly
ADHD or ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that affects up to 1 in 20 Australian children, Dr Golly explains what ADHD is and how it can be treated once it is diagnosed.
Can fish oil supplements help depression?
Researchers conducted clinical trials to find out if omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils helped ease symptoms of depression and whether fish oil supplements could be taken as a replacement for other treatments of depression.
Can therapy kick a caffeine habit?
Researchers applied cognitive behavioural therapy in 33 people seeking help for their problematic caffeine use and whether this could help in formulating accessible programs for the wider public.
Do cigarettes increase the risk of psychosis?
We know that smoking increases the risk of most chronic diseases and substantially shortens lifespan, but can it effect our mental health?
Is concussion linked to suicide?
A study spanning two decades and nearly a quarter of a million people explored whether concussion in adults may be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Body dysmorphic disorder and therapy
A recent study looks at whether internet based therapy can help people who suffer symptoms of Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD, this is what they found.
Outcomes for children with a parent with depression
What kind of support can ensure better mental health outcomes for children with parents who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses.
