Mental Health

Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face

An operations manager finds relief from her depression with the help of psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of “magic mushrooms.”…

5 months ago

Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart conditions, they can…

5 months ago

Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?

Australia’s soccer team entered Paris with high hopes of notching their first Olympic medal but those aspirations came crashing down…

5 months ago

The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?

Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work…

5 months ago

Uni is not just about lectures. When choosing a degree, ask what supports are available to you

In August many Australian universities have open days as Year 12 students make up their minds about what they want…

6 months ago

144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment

A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. As…

6 months ago

How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken heart

The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather. She experienced such intense grief at the loss that it “burned…

6 months ago

Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants

During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant…

6 months ago

Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk

Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping…

6 months ago

What a ‘right to disconnect’ from work could look like in the UK

The UK’s new government has promised to take action to “promote a positive work-life balance for all workers”, and to…

6 months ago

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