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Medical appointments may be a rare moment of connection for lonely people

Why lonely people visit the doctor more often

The health system needs to address the burden of over-use of GP services. Psychologists may have the answer: treat loneliness

Can reality TV defeat mental health stigma?video

Tim Carey FAPS thinks so. He took part in a novel documentary series that put his diagnosis skills to the test.

Psychologists say changing perceptions of the world around you is critical to combating loneliness

Loneliness is contagious – and here’s how to beat it

Shifting your perceptions and practicing social skills can help people overcome their feelings of social isolation

Loneliness can be transmitted but we don't know how or why

Loneliness is a health issue, and needs targeted solutions

Unmet social needs are no small matter - as a growing body of mental health research is showing

Loneliness is often mistaken for a symptom of depression but it is a mental health issue in its own rigth

The deadly truth about loneliness

The quality of relationships is more important than the quantity when it comes to loneliness, and health researchers are paying increasingly close attention to the mental health implications

Psychologist Carmela Pestell speaking on FASD in Perth July 2018

20 myths about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder debunkedvideo

Awareness of FASD is on the rise, but many parents and health professionals are yet to recognise the symptoms of the disorder, or the scale of the problem. Children from all backgrounds are affected, making this a hidden epidemic behind many behavioural and learning issues. Read the transcript