Mental Health

Holiday over? Seven expert tips for how to avoid back-to-work stress

The philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill once wrote about why he didn’t take holidays. “No holidays allowed,” he…

5 months ago

Mental health after the Olympics: why so many athletes struggle to adapt to normal life after big competitions

“It’s like I’ve got no strength left at all. Right now I can’t even summon the energy to drink a…

5 months ago

Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking

Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends – regardless of political affiliation – report…

5 months ago

Knitting helps Tom Daley switch off. Its mental health benefits are not just for Olympians

Olympian Tom Daley is the most decorated diver in Britain’s history. He is also an avid knitter. At the Paris…

5 months ago

How to know when it’s time to start therapy

People go to therapy for many reasons. A challenging life event, trauma, volatile emotions, relationship problems, poor mental health: all…

5 months ago

Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience poor mental health. We need to support them better

Every year more than 24,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it the most frequently diagnosed cancer among…

5 months ago

Psychotropic drugs in the Olympic Games: Doping regulations and athletes’ mental health medications

Elite gymnast Simone Biles made headlines in 2021 when she withdrew from the team finals and the individual all-around finals…

5 months ago

Financial hardship is the biggest driver of loneliness. Here’s why – and how to tackle it

One in four Australians report feeling lonely, according to our new report released this week from our research collaboration. The…

5 months ago

The government is under pressure to ban gambling ads. History shows half-measures don’t work

The federal government is due to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling. Last year the inquiry, led by…

5 months ago

A two-way street: Mental health can’t be ignored during work injury recovery

Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and…

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