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Friday 24 May is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness of the severe mental health condition that affects over 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is a complex brain condition which can be challenging to treat. Experts from Monash University are available for comment. Professor Chris Langmead, Director of the Neuromedicines … Continued
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With university exams around the corner, many students across the country may be currently experiencing unhealthy levels of exam and study stress. Linda Williams, Clinical Lead at youth mental health service, ReachOut, is available for interview about: what contributes to uni exam stress, including the cost of living the mental health impacts of study … Continued
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Sunday, 19 May 2004: Scores of protesters marched on the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Annual Congress in Canberra over its support for electroshock therapy, psychiatric restraints, forced drugging, and involuntary detainment. The protest was organised by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog. CCHR demands … Continued
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Friday 24 May is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness of the severe mental health condition that affects over 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is a complex brain condition which can be challenging to treat. Experts from Monash University are available for comment. Professor Chris Langmead, Director of the Neuromedicines … Continued
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This National Volunteer Week, Lifeline Australia is shining a light on its volunteers and the critical role they play in giving thousands of people across Australia hope and connection around the clock each and every day. Lifeline Australia CEO Colin Seery said the organisation’s services were under more demand than ever, with people reaching out … Continued
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In an era where digital landscapes dominate the lives of young people, fostering knowledge, resilience and digital literacy stands as paramount. Sexual Health Victoria (SHV), a leading authority in sexual health education, underscores the importance of providing young people with the tools to navigate the complexities of online content, particularly in the realm of pornography. … Continued
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The majority of people with psychosis who commit violent offences are known to mental health services which struggle to meet the needs of this group. Three out of four people who committed serious violent offences in NSW and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service … Continued
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Broken Hill farmer turned Lifeline Ambassador Brendan Cullen talks to Sarah Grynberg on LiSTNR’s STORIES OF US and it’s tough … In this week’s episode of Stories of Us, farmer Brendan Cullen shares his upbringing on a sheep station in regional Australia. Growing up on Mount Westwood near Broken Hill, he recalls carefree days … Continued
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Butterfly Foundation, the national charity for eating disorders and body image issues, have partnered with Instagram to encourage ‘conscious creation’ as new research shows the unintended impact content can have on Australians’ body image. 6 in 10 (59%) Australians say diet and fitness content on social media impacts their body image – yet two … Continued
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EMBARGO 0800 Thursday 9th May 2024. Emerging researcher appointed to James Packer Chair in Mood Disorders at UNSW Dr Aswin Ratheesh is a leading clinical researcher in mood and psychotic disorders who is passionate about prompt and early access to interventions for people with such conditions. Mental health disorders expert and clinician researcher … Continued
