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Men with ‘traditional’ values most at risk of loneliness, study finds

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A new report finds men in their 40s with traditional values are the most vulnerable when it comes to loneliness. The study examined Australian men across different life stages and age groups by measuring their social relationships, job status and living situations. Image: Image Credit: Franz Bachinger / Pixabay Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In …

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Mental Health Experts Call for More Preventative Approach to Care

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Mental health advocates and experts will gather in Melbourne tomorrow, to discuss strategies for preventing mental health conditions. Mental disorders are on the rise, especially in young people aged 16-24, and experts say it’s time governments increase funding into preventative approaches to mental health care. Image: Image: Pexels/ Cottonbro studio Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured …

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Experts concerned over prescribing rate of antidepressants in Australia

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Experts are concerned at the rising prescribing rate of antidepressants, with around one in seven Australians taking antidepressant medication every day.  In 2019, approximately 27 million prescriptions were given for antidepressants in Australia, 86% of those written by GP’s.  University of Adelaide professor and psychiatrist, Dr Jon Jureidini, says the main concern is these medications …

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Homeownership Linked to Subjective Wellbeing

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Owning a home is something most Australians dream about, but new research suggests it also impacts your overall well-being. Curtin University researchers examined the impact of home ownership on subjective well-being and how it varies based on location, age, and income. Image: Image: Pexels/ Cottonbro Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: Ryan Bierty- PhD …

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Calls for Increased TeleHealth Services in Regional and Remote Communities

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As regional Australians continue to struggle with accessing quality healthcare, experts are urging providers to meet the rising demands for telehealth mental health services. Approximately 28% of Australia’s population live and work in geographically remote locations, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reporting higher rates of hospitalisation, death, and injury as well as …

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WHO and UN call to end human rights abuses in mental health care

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (UN) have jointly released a new report called “Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice”. The aim of the report is to support countries like Australia to reform laws to end human rights abuses and increase access to …

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