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Teachers’ depression, anxiety and stress at three times the national norm: new study

Written by | 29 Aug 2025

Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable, says UNSW Sydney research. A new study from researchers at… read more.

Cannabis shows potential for treating insomnia

Written by | 28 Aug 2025

Over an 18-month period, patients suffering with insomnia who were treated with cannabis- based medical products reported improvement in sleep. The findings were published on Aug. 27, 2025… read more.

What are the impacts of acute and chronic stress on mental health?

Written by | 24 Aug 2025

A study analyses the negative effects of stress on the brains of male and female rats and concludes that acute stress induces anxiety-like behaviors, especially in males, while… read more.

Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Written by | 24 Dec 2024

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our… read more.

Do abortion policy changes affect young women’s mental health?

Written by | 22 Nov 2024

After the June 2022 US Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban abortion, women of childbearing age in states where abortion became illegal reported increased rates of… read more.

Chronic pain can be predicted within three days of an injury

Written by | 29 Oct 2024

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross ‘talk’ between two… read more.

Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk

Written by | 10 Oct 2024

A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk – and could be implemented… read more.

More than one-third of adults with medical debt and depression or anxiety delayed mental health care in previous 12 months

Written by | 9 Aug 2024

Medical debt is significantly more prevalent among adults with depression or anxiety compared to adults without these mental disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at… read more.

Study finds gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain

Written by | 2 Aug 2024

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression than people without chronic pain, yet… read more.

Mental health apps may help those waiting for care, study finds

Written by | 22 Jul 2024

The recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapists and psychiatrists. Now, a new… read more.

Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression

Written by | 28 Apr 2024

New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carried out… read more.

Weight training improves symptoms of anxiety and depression in old people, study confirms

Written by | 13 Apr 2024

Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older people, contributing to functional autonomy and avoidance of falls and injury. Furthermore, recent… read more.

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