In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has…
Tanya Davison, Swinburne University of Technology and Sunil Bhar, Swinburne University of Technology While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing…
Aged care provider Alino Living has introduced two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies, Molly and Lilly, to become furry companions…
A mother and son who went out to sea in a bid to banish “bad magic” from their lives were…
Diagnosing depression and bipolar disorder might be as simple as a few clicks of a mouse. That’s what CSIRO research…
Patients discharged from the ICU frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression – and it could have major implications…
It is often challenging for older adults to make the transition into aged care. Many new residents experience grief as…
Study compares effectiveness of two well-known treatments. GPs are being called to participate in a world-first study exploring the treatment…
Don’t wait for the next generation of hospitals, a few changes can make current environments better for dementia patients. Admission…
Research has found that depression and anxiety adversely affect prognosis for COPD patients, and even lead to increased mortality. The…
Middle aged women are more inclined to suffer depression from incontinence, said University of Adelaide research. In a study of…
Older men suffering depression are at higher risk of hospitalisation for non-psychiatric conditions, according to a recent study. Published in…
More males over the age of 85 years are reported to commit suicide than in any other age group in…
One in ten men report high levels of psychological distress in the first year of fatherhood, new research has found.…
Australians are still gravely misinformed about depression and how to support someone, said Beyondblue CEO, Kate Carnell. A NSW survey…
The federal government and the Black Dog institute have launched an e-health initiative to support those living with anxiety. As…
Cathy Chapple has been named the Northern Territory’s nurse of the year for her commitment to developing perinatal mental health…
Expert tells inquiry that other conditions such as depression can mimic the symptoms of dementia. Almost a third of dementia…
Pregnant women sought for autism research Expectant mothers who already have an autistic child are being sought for a study…
American research links poor mental health with cardiovascular disease Depression or a history of suicide attempts in people younger than…
New insights into the mental health of Australia’s defence force. Australian defence personnel commit suicide at a lower rate than…
Collaborative care for the management of depression, heart disease and diabetes brings positive results. By Annie May. Practice nurses can…
A new study finds Australian nurses report greater job strain than their New Zealand counterparts, writes Fiona Cassie. Australian nurses…
Governments urged to provide increased and targeted mental health services to affected people. People affected by the floods devastating Queensland…
Urgent action is needed to treat depression in cancer patients. The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and the Australian…