Mental Health
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.”…
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…
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 Australia’s soccer team In entered…
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…
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…
144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy
A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions.…