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Clinical Practice
Depression therapies go head to head
Study compares effectiveness of two well-known treatments. GPs are being called to participate in a world-first study exploring the treatment…
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Clinical Practice
New look can help now
Donât wait for the next generation of hospitals, a few changes can make current environments better for dementia patients. Admission…
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News
Screening for COPD depression link
Research has found that depression and anxiety adversely affect prognosis for COPD patients, and even lead to increased mortality. The…
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Incontinence takes mental toll on women
Middle aged women are more inclined to suffer depression from incontinence, said University of Adelaide research. In a study of…
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More emergency admissions for depressed older men
Older men suffering depression are at higher risk of hospitalisation for non-psychiatric conditions, according to a recent study. Published in…
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Older men a suicide risk
More males over the age of 85 years are reported to commit suicide than in any other age group in…
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Call to address postnatal health in men
One in ten men report high levels of psychological distress in the first year of fatherhood, new research has found.…
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Misconceptions still surround depression: survey
Australians are still gravely misinformed about depression and how to support someone, said Beyondblue CEO, Kate Carnell. A NSW survey…
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Website to help manage high rates of anxiety
The federal government and the Black Dog institute have launched an e-health initiative to support those living with anxiety. As…
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Combating depression in new mums
Cathy Chapple has been named the Northern Territoryâs nurse of the year for her commitment to developing perinatal mental health…
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High rate of dementia misdiagnosis
Expert tells inquiry that other conditions such as depression can mimic the symptoms of dementia. Almost a third of dementia…
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News in brief
Pregnant women sought for autism research Expectant mothers who already have an autistic child are being sought for a study…
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Depression increases risk of heart disease: study
American research links poor mental health with cardiovascular disease Depression or a history of suicide attempts in people younger than…
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Defence suicide rate lower than community
New insights into the mental health of Australiaâs defence force. Australian defence personnel commit suicide at a lower rate than…
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Lightening the load with team work
Collaborative care for the management of depression, heart disease and diabetes brings positive results. By Annie May. Practice nurses can…
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Oz nurses more stressed
A new study finds Australian nurses report greater job strain than their New Zealand counterparts, writes Fiona Cassie. Australian nurses…
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Psychiatrists warn of flood trauma
Governments urged to provide increased and targeted mental health services to affected people. People affected by the floods devastating Queensland…
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Gap in care jeopardising recovery
Urgent action is needed to treat depression in cancer patients. The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and the Australian…
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