All posts tagged "Mental health"

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PTSD higher in children of veterans with PTSD

A study has found adult children of Australian Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are between three and six times more...
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New research on self-harm and mortality

Prior hospital admissions for self-harm is an indicator for subsequent self-harm attempts and suicide, with the riskiest time period within one month...
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‘Ego-dissolving’ psychedelic drugs could assist with mental health

The altered state of consciousness and temporary lack of ego that results from using psychedelic drugs could help some mental health patients...
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Ketamine for depression encouraging

Researchers from UNSW and Black Dog Institute say major gaps in the literature must be addressed before ketamine is widely adopted as...
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Public want greater action on gambling reform

New research from Deakin University shows that the vast majority of Victorians believe gambling products are harmful and want tougher regulations to...
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Tall Poppy helping people cope with cancer

Effective cancer care needs more than medical treatments and should incorporate evidence-based psycho-social interventions, says 2017 South Australian Tall Poppy of Science...
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World-first ketamine trial shows promise for geriatric depression

UNSW researchers at Black Dog Institute have preliminary evidence that suggests ketamine is effective as an antidepressant when delivered to elderly patients...
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Donation to create mental health research facility at Monash

A donation of $2.2m from the David Winston Turner Endowment Fund (DWTEF), supported by $1m from Monash University, will establish BrainParkTM, a...
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Potential treatments and tools for understanding depression

ANSTO Human Health researchers have co-led an international team investigating new treatments for depression.
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UTAS alumna given institution’s highest accolade

A University of Tasmania alumna internationally regarded for her work in suicide prevention will be presented with one of the University’s highest...

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Bend your brain and fool your senses with optical illusions and tricks on display at Queensland Museum and Sciencentre.

From 16 September 2017, the Sciencentre will play host to a range of fascinating and interactive scientific experiences as part of the Perception Deception travelling exhibition, created by Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra.

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Get FactsWednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 5:20pm

Predator animals have long been known to avoid devouring brightly coloured and patterned prey, and now an international study has revealed more about how they recognise toxic species.

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Get FactsTuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at 5:52pm

An open letter by 116 leaders of robotics and artificial intelligence companies from 26 countries urges the United Nations against opening the ‘Pandora’s box’ of lethal robot weapons.

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Get FactsMonday, August 21st, 2017 at 5:58pm

Challenges of a modern Australia – ranging from melanoma, to termites, to degenerative disorders, reef protection and food provision – are in the sights of six University of Queensland projects to share $4.2 million in QLD State Government funding.

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Get FactsFriday, August 18th, 2017 at 5:03pm

Half of the world’s farmed salmon are part deaf due to accelerated growth rates in aquaculture, new research has found. The results now offer a better understanding of the effects of a common inner ear deformity, and some specific actions to tackle this welfare issue.

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Get FactsThursday, August 17th, 2017 at 6:45pm

A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier.

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Get FactsWednesday, August 16th, 2017 at 5:40pm

The Victorian Government is preparing students across Victoria to be cyber ready through the state’s Victorian Cyber Schools Skills Challenge, which kicked off in August 2017.

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Get FactsTuesday, August 15th, 2017 at 6:36pm

Dr Kai Chan from the ANU Research School of Biology has been named 2017 ACT Scientist of the Year by ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA at a ceremony as part of National Science Week.

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Get FactsMonday, August 14th, 2017 at 6:44pm

Kids might turn their noses up at brussels sprouts, but how will they react to being served a fried house cricket?

Young Tassie Scientist Shasta Henry will be putting kids to the taste test at the George Town Bigger Science Expo, and can’t wait to see the results.

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Get FactsFriday, August 11th, 2017 at 6:07pm

The Sunshine Coast’s plant diversity has helped University of Queensland researchers confirm that nurture has the upper hand – at least when it comes to plant microbes.

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All posts tagged "Mental health"

PTSD higher in children of veterans with PTSD

New research on self-harm and mortality

‘Ego-dissolving’ psychedelic drugs could assist with mental health

Ketamine for depression encouraging

Public want greater action on gambling reform

Tall Poppy helping people cope with cancer

World-first ketamine trial shows promise for geriatric depression

Donation to create mental health research facility at Monash

Potential treatments and tools for understanding depression

UTAS alumna given institution’s highest accolade

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