The health system needs to address the burden of over-use of GP services. Psychologists may have the answer: treat loneliness
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
How tough fitness goals can put us off being active
Strict targets are hailed as key to top performance. But researchers have found they hold many people back
Should you be ‘nudged’ into better health?
Giving consumers a subtle push towards healthy decisions is not without without ethical downsides
Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience
Why ‘fat talk’ can lead to poor body image
Complaining to friends about flabby arms or big thighs can incite comparison with other women and cultivate body dissatisfaction
Getting to grips with germaphobia
Donald Trump has famously professed an aversion to germs. But when does distaste become a disorder?
How being positive improves your health
A growing body of evidence reveals feeling happy is linked with better physical and psychological health.
What is wellbeing?
Everyone wants to feel well but there’s a lot more to wellbeing than happiness and yoga.
Targeting certain behaviours can improve health in high-risk occupations
In high-risk occupations, leaders can protect the health of their staff by promoting certain behaviours like getting enough sleep, dealing with grief or talking up about stress.
From Around the Web
- The tech industry’s war on kidsMedium
- Study finds how sex gives life meaningBig Think
- ‘Couldn’t sleep, couldn’t train’: Boyd opens up on mental health issuesThe Age
- Depression link to coping mechanismsThe Australian
- Can you break a habit in 30 days?Sydney Morning Herald
- Perth mums endanger children by drinking alcohol while pregnantThe West Australian
- Wait! Is Grandma a racist?Big Think
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