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Living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious but treatable mental disorder that affects more than half a million Australians.
Positive psychology turning mental illness on its head
A focus on people's strengths not just symptoms or challenges is helping people with mental disorders achieve a better quality of life and avoid being defined by their condition.
What is traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common injuries resulting from a blow to the head that often lead to long lasting physical, emotional and behavioral effects.
How Australians Die: dementia (Alzheimer’s)
In Australia, dementia is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancers. Typically, people with dementia deteriorate gradually and eventually die from complications such as respiratory failure – from pneumonia for instance – or other infections. Dementia will in these cases be registered as the underlying cause of death.
Kids can be traumatised by hospital stays, research shows
Children admitted to hospital can experience trauma, not just from their injury but from the experience. Psychological research is measuring the impact and suggesting solutions.
How to help communities after disastervideo
Dr Susie Burke FAPS talks about how to aid people's recovery after a natural disaster.
Coping with the emotional challenges of diabetes
Psychological support can help people with diabetes overcome the fears and challenges often associated with this chronic health condition.
Tips to manage stress
Learning to handle stress in healthy ways is very important. Fortunately, it is easy to learn simple techniques that help. These include recognising and changing the behaviour that contributes to stress, as well as techniques for reducing stress. The following tips can help you look after your mind and body, and reduce stress and its…
Psychological tips for resisting the Internet’s grip
“22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline said. “You won’t believe number 11!” Despite an impending deadline – not to mention my skepticism (how cute could they possibly be?) – I clicked on the story. I’m only human, after all. Yet this failure in self-regulation cost me at least half an hour of good…
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