mental health

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens stranded overseas received inadequate support and communication from their national governments.

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UNSW experts hope this evidence will ensure pregnant people are prioritised as a vulnerable group for mental health in future disease outbreaks. 

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A long-term study led by UNSW Sydney researchers has analysed older Canberrans’ mental health during the 2019/2020 bushfires.

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The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds.

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Burnout and overwork can sometimes feel synonymous with the leadup to Christmas and other festive holidays. But what can you (and your boss) do to reduce this?

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An evaluation by UNSW researchers finds a successful model for consumers and investors that’s achieving positive outcomes.

Cynthia Shannon Weickert and Tertia Purves-Tyson

The researchers will investigate brain inflammation in people with schizophrenia and work towards developing new treatments.

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The risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.

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Phobias are when fears become excessive and interrupt daily life. A new review shows one longer session of exposure is as effective and more time-efficient than shorter sessions.

The four winners of the Australian Mental Health Prize 2022

The Australian Mental Health Prize has expanded to four categories for the first time since it was established in 2016.

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