People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may be more likely to develop depression and anxiety.
mental health
Depression – Aboriginal health
Sometimes, people feel very sad and don’t know why. If you’ve felt this way for a while, it’s possible you might have depression. Depression affects the mind, it’s pretty common, and can affect anyone.
He doesn’t hit me, so why am I scared?
Feeling uneasy, tense, confused or scared may be a sign that there is something wrong with the way you are being treated in your relationship.
Social media influences attitudes towards cosmetic surgery
If you use Instagram or Snapchat, you’re likely to have a more positive attitude to cosmetic surgery procedures.
Domestic and family violence
Around one quarter of women in Australia have experienced at least one incident of violence by an intimate partner. Find out how to identify an abusive relationship.
Exercise is the drug you need for your brain
There have been many studies linking exercise with benefits for the brain but no-one’s been too sure about whether that’s the exercise itself or from a general increase in heart health.
Is sexting healthy or harmful?
There were a number of interesting findings in a recent analysis of ‘sexting’ and shows that more work needs to be done to educate young people about the benefits and risks of being a digital citizen in the 21st century.
Mental health issues and the body
Why do people who have persistent mental health issues have – on average – a life expectancy that’s around 15 years less than people who don’t have these issues.
Why alcohol is not a good coping strategy during COVID-19
Alcohol sales have gone through the roof during this COVID-19 period, but is alcohol a good coping strategy?
Video: Treatments for schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a lifelong condition and treatment depends on the individual and the context of their illness.
