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Depression expert Michael Yapko speaking in Melbourne in May 2018

How to prevent depression: full transcript

The practical skills you needs to prevent and overcome depression

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Tags: Depression, Mental illness, Recovery, Wellbeing

Depression expert Michael Yapko speaking in Melbourne in May 2018

How to prevent depressionvideo

Depression can be defeated. Dr Michael Yapko draws on 40 years of experience and the latest research to reveal the factors that fuel the mood disorder and the simple psychological skills that help people recover

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Depression, Recovery, Wellbeing

Poor uptake of non-drug interventions in aged care needs to be addressed

Reducing depression in nursing homes requires more than just antidepressants

Complex needs and a lack of training contribute to the failure to detect and treat mental health issues among the aged in care

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Ageing, Depression, Health, Suicide, Wellbeing

Why skills can beat pills when it comes to overcoming depression

Depression can be treated and even prevented by focusing on psychological therapy and learnt life skills. A leading expert explains.

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Tags: Depression, Treatment and therapies

Psychologists have helped Olympian Libby Trickett overcome adversity - in and out of the water

How psychology gave me the edge

For Olympian Libby Trickett, regular mental health checks have been her secret weapon - in the water and out

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Published in: Health, Work & performance
Tags: Depression, Sport, Sport and exercise psychology, Wellbeing, Work

Bullet holes from a Kalashnikov rifle in front windshield

Why terrorists use violence in their quest for significance

Violent lone wolf extremists are looking for acknowledgment and attention as they feel overlooked, aggrieved and insignificant.

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Tags: Anger, Behaviour, Behaviour change, Crime, Depression, Mental illness, Politics, Violence

Death of sibling can have a lifelong effect.

Silent grief – the overlooked impact of losing a sibling

The death of a brother or sister during the teenage years can affect how young people develop independence, romantic relationships and even career paths.

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Depression, Family, Grief, Relationships, Resilience, Trauma

Stereotypes about ageing influence young and old.

Our own ageism can prevent us from ageing well

Ageism is rife but negative perceptions of older people are not just restricted to the young – research shows older people can also hold bias about ageing which can impair their mental and physical health and enjoyment of life.

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Published in: Health
Tags: Ageing, Anxiety, Culture, Death, Dementia, Depression

Are you a perfectionist?

Striving for precision may seem like a desirable trait, but research suggests extreme perfectionism is a risk factor for depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

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Published in: Health, Work & performance
Tags: Anxiety, Behaviour, Depression, Disorders, Eating disorders, Mental health, Mental illness, Performance psychology

Rituals and obsessive behaviours are ways of managing intrusive thoughts associated with OCD.

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.

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Published in: Health
Tags: Behaviour change, Cognitive psychology, Depression, Disorders, OCD

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