Digital psychosocial recovery program to go national from July
21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: SANEFrom July 2025, the SANE Digital Psychosocial Recovery Program and Community will be available nationally, thanks to funding of $27.3 million over three years.
A healthy diet can tip the scales against chronic pain
11 February, 2025 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaOne in five Australians struggle with chronic pain, but UniSA research has shown adopting a healthy diet can reduce its severity, regardless of body weight.
headspace data reveals urgent need in youth mental health
04 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Brain and Mind CentreAn urgent reconfigure with earlier senior clinicians involvement is being called for after a review of data from national youth mental health service headspace.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: LiveLife AlarmsThe LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
Regional, rural and remote area doctors — have your say
31 January, 2025Until 19 February, the Australian Medical Association is urging regional, rural and remote area doctors to take part in the 2025 Rural Health Issues Survey.
David McGrath is new National Mental Health Commission CEO
29 January, 2025David McGrath is now CEO of NMHC (commencing 29 January 2025), taking carriage of important reforms to the commission announced in the 2024–25 Budget.
Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia
23 January, 2025According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector makes her well placed to lead the organisation at a time when change is urgently needed.
MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'
20 January, 2025Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other conditions involving altered mental imagery.
Vic boosts women's health research
17 January, 2025The Victorian Government is devoting $1.5 million in grants to address an entrenched lack of research into women's health.
High cost of fall-related injuries in aged care
17 January, 2025Fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could cost our health system $325 million annually, according to new research.
Too much UPF could speed up biological ageing
11 December, 2024UPFs include foods such as chips, carbonated drinks, instant noodles, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks and energy bars.
Top international gong for SA-based NDIS provider
06 December, 2024South Australian NDIS provider Utopia Care has won its second major award — being recognised at the International Enablement Awards in London.
Depressive disorders: 70% of Australians not getting adequate treatment
27 November, 2024Minimally adequate treatment is defined as at least one month of medication in addition to four visits to a doctor or eight sessions with a professional.
AIA Australia launches virtual mental health service
27 November, 2024Mental health disorders account for 20% of AIA Australia's life insurance claim book, making them the second most-claimed condition.
Program found to reduce anxiety in children through art
19 November, 2024A program involving art, delivered to more than 540 parents and children, is found to have significantly reduced anxiety in children aged 9–12.
