Victorian ambulance union not told paramedics to take lead on mental health call-outs
The union representing Victoria’s ambulance workers says it found out about a plan for paramedics to take over…
Could your diet be affecting your depression? Study offers a clue
Cutting back on consumption of ultra-processed food could have a notable impact on your mental health, a new…
St Vincent’s Hospital mental health crisis: Sydney court urged to stop diverting defendants to overwhelmed emergency departments
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A simple tactic can increase likability for socially anxious people, new research suggests
People with social anxiety often worry that others will judge them harshly, leading them to hold back from…
More than 4,000 people in Malaga say they are addicted to gambling
Francisco Abad eventually came to realise that he had a drinking problem. It never once crossed his mind…
8 hobbies that cut stress and zap anxiety
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For some new mothers, postpartum depression is hiding in plain sight
Postpartum depression affects one in five women, according to local maternal healthcare providers. (Unsplash/David Veksler) WILLIAMSBURG — Postpartum…
Maine has more to do to boost access to mental health care, say providers and stakeholders
Mainers face significant waitlists for mental health care, despite the state taking steps to improve access in recent…
Can movement provide a window into mental health conditions?
Movement difficulties — such as problems with walking, hand-eye coordination, or making sudden uncontrolled movements — are associated…
Ty Pozzobon Foundation Is Changing How Rodeo Talks About Mental Health
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and in an industry where it’s praised to “Cowboy Up”, organizations like the…
Chhattisgarh: Psychiatry meet flags stigma, doctor shortage; experts push awareness, newer treatments | Raipur News
Raipur: Stigma around mental illness, delayed treatment and a persistent shortage of psychiatrists remain major barriers to psychiatric…
Emotional distress when stopping antidepressants appears to be due to withdrawal, not relapse
When people reduce or stop taking their antidepressant medication, they often experience a surge in negative emotions like…