Mental Health

We knew offshore detention was bad for the mental health of people seeking asylum. Our new research shows exactly how bad.

The Human Cost of Australia's Offshore Detention Policy For more than a decade, mandatory offshore detention has been a cornerstone…

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Is the election making you feel adrift and wobbly? That’s ‘zozobra’

Zozobra: The Peculiar Form of Anxiety in a Fragmenting World Ever had the feeling that you can’t make sense of…

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What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how is it different to PMS?

What's the Difference Between PMS, PMDD, and Premenstrual Exacerbation? Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and…

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Colonial Powers Failed to Stifle Traditional Healing in Zimbabwe

Mental Health in Zimbabwe: The Role of Traditional Healers In Zimbabwe's Shona language, mental illness is known as mushandisi or…

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Intimate Partner Violence Linked to Women’s Cardiovascular Disease Risk

The Many Faces of Intimate Partner Violence and Its Impact on Women's Cardiovascular Health Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a…

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Climate Change’s Impact on Young People’s Mental Health

Mental Health and Climate Change: A Growing Concern for Young People As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate…

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A Better Understanding of What People Do on Their Devices

Screen Time Isn't One Thing In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a…

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Communication problems can be the sign of a mental health disorder

Human interactions are complex and come with their share of disappointments. This can be the case, for instance, when a…

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Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional landscape, maybe with a small…

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How light can shift your mood and mental health

It’s spring and you’ve probably noticed a change in when the Sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed…

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