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STEPS, a leading provider of mental health services on the Sunshine Coast, is sounding the alarm about the growing rental crisis on the Sunshine Coast and its severe impact on people with mental health issues. As rental prices soar and affordable housing becomes increasingly scarce, the pressure is mounting on vulnerable individuals who already … Continued
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Wednesday 9 October 2024 key points headspace’s new National Family Mental Health Survey reveals 8 in 10 (79%) family members are concerned about their young person’s mental health. Families are doing a good job of responding – almost half (45%) surveyed are having conversations around mental health with their young person weekly. But … Continued
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STEPS, a recognised leader in Australia’s mental health services, is reinforcing its commitment to improving mental health outcomes by collaborating with renowned international expert Robyn Priest. Together, they are launching a peer support training initiative during Mental Health Week 2024, aimed at expanding the role of peer-led mental health interventions in the country. Peer support … Continued
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A novel treatment strategy for hoarding disorder has demonstrated its potential in a pre-clinical study. Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study by UNSW psychology researchers has shown. Hoarding disorder is a highly debilitating condition that worsens with age. People who hoard form intense … Continued
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A brand new research report by youth mental health service ReachOut highlights how a social media ban could cut young people off from vital mental health support, including finding that 73 per cent of young people in Australia turn to social media when it comes to support for their mental health. Based on research … Continued
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Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major depression, demonstrating that rats given psilocybin exhibit increased optimism over time. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that has shown promise as a novel treatment for depression. However, the information processing mechanisms affected by psilocybin … Continued
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Good afternoon, Black Dog Institute is requesting urgent amendments to any afternoon or PM news bulletins which may have misrepresented research by Black Dog Institute. For example, we have seen a few news bulletins run the following: Incorrect: New research has confirmed the link between social media and a decline in mental health of Aussie teenagers, … Continued
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Monash University human-computer interaction researchers have developed a playful water-inspired extended reality system using floatation tanks to help reduce aquaphobia. The study, presented at this year’s Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) Conference, was led by researchers from the Faculty of Information Technology’s Exertion Games Lab. The research combined a water-based virtual reality … Continued
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Australia is facing a critical moment in its mental health crisis, with alarming evidence that young people are bearing the brunt of a failing system. 6 in 10 young Australians living with a mental health problem are delaying seeking help due to cost, a new Black Dog Institute poll finds. Mental health now contributes to … Continued
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This year’s Mental Health Month theme urges South Australians to break down barriers and talk openly about mental health. Throughout the entire month of October, an array of events and activities will be held, designed to raise awareness and provide support for those navigating the complexities of mental health. Collaborating with partners such as … Continued
