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mental health
What Role Does Meditation And Relaxation Play In Pain Management? Dr. Jennifer Stevens
So as part of a multidisciplinary treatment programme, you can approach meditation or mindfulness, or other psychological therapies like that, in all sorts of different ways. And if you attend a psychologist or a chronic pain clinic, you’ll be taken through some of those. There’s various apps that you can download to help you with that, but it’s recommended that you get psychological help to pick the one that’s going to be the best for you.
What is Chronic Pain? Dr. Jennifer Stevens
Dr. Jennifer Stevens defines the difference between chronic pain and short term pain that can be dealt with through medication and therapy.
The surprising number one cause of years of life lost in Australia in 2019
What’s the leading cause of life years lost in Australia? The answer may not be what you think.
What if a friend is suicidal?
How do you approach the situation of a friend or family member who appears suicidal? Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist, addresses some common concerns.
What happens if they say they’re not OK?
What do you do when someone says they’re not OK? Dr Matt Cullen advises.
What are the physical signs of stress?
Stress has both psychological and physical signs and symptoms. Here we outline the physical signs of stress.
5 Ways to improve your mental health this week
Here are 5 things you can do to improve your mental health this week, from Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist.
Signs of depression
There are symptoms of depression and physical signs that you may observe. Dr Matt Cullen explains the difference.
Is cannabis abuse harmful?
Long term cannabis abuse affects the user detrimentally – both biologically, psychologically, and socially. Dr Matt Cullen explains.
