All posts tagged "Mental health"
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1.6KMedicinePotential 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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1.8KWho's WhoUTAS 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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2.8KFunRoyal Melbourne Hospital in tune with mental health
Music is ringing through the corridors of the Royal Melbourne Hospital as the hospital celebrates the 8th Live Music is Good for...
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2.9KResearchInactivity and screen time linked to teen depression
Low levels of physical activity combined with high recreational screen time have been linked to poor mental health of adolescents in developing...
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431MedicineSupport for informal mental health carers needed
Two Victorian carer agencies, Tandem and Carers Victoria, have called on the Victorian State Government to protect existing supports and increase funding...
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383ResearchHidden workforce saves Australia $13.2b
Carers supporting Australians with mental illness are providing services that would cost governments $13.2 billion to replace, a new report has found.
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399ResearchMasculine ideal of self-reliance puts men at risk
Men who strongly identify as self-reliant are much more likely to have thoughts about suicide and self-harm than other men, research has...
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416ResearchMental health crunch time
People living with mental illness could add years to their lives with the right support to get their physical health on track,...
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541MedicineCould technology improve the lives of people living with dementia?
Being able to tell your family you love them, order a meal at a cafe, and talk to friends are all things...
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598ResearchMale bonding: good for mental health
Lack of social connections can lead to a higher risk of developing a mental health condition, but Australian men have a range...
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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...
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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM
Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...
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Gay relationships can be happier than hetero, study finds - GetSTEM
Hot on the heels of the same-sex marriage bill, new research shows that gay and lesbian couples tend to have higher-quality relationships than their heterosexual counterparts. Professor Janeen Baxter, Director of the Life Course Centre (LCC) led by The University of Queensland, said the quality of i...
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at 12:23pm
UQ women to lead and learn on Antarctica voyage https://t.co/IIG3giwGkP #research #researchers #science
UQ women to lead and learn on Antarctica voyage https://t.co/IIG3giwGkP #research #researchers #science
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at 9:48am
Smart #phones used to monitor and predict #Mentalhealth episodes https://t.co/QKHDpzhfy6 #research https://t.co/xOSiNwBob7
Smart #phones used to monitor and predict #Mentalhealth episodes https://t.co/QKHDpzhfy6 #research https://t.co/xOSiNwBob7