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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 […]

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 […]

Mental health from supermarket shelves? This is the evidence we have about over-the-counter herbal products and dietary supplements used for depression

Written by | 18 Jul 2025

Most people have heard of St John’s Wort and omega-3s. But did you know there are a lot more over-the-counter herbal products and supplements out there targeting depression? In […]

New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder

Written by | 24 Apr 2025

A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder, […]

Having a ‘therapist in your pocket’ curbs depression among primary care patients

Written by | 17 Apr 2025

Patients with depression who received the Moodivate app saw clinically meaningful reductions in their symptoms that were twice those achieved with standard-of-care therapy in a clinical trial conducted […]

Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant

Written by | 23 Mar 2025

Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being ‘treatment-resistant’ as new research suggests that many don’t respond to multiple antidepressant options. The new study, published in […]

Patients with mental health conditions would favour non-invasive interventions over medication, finds a new survey

Written by | 6 Mar 2025

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that patients who need treatment for neurological and mental health disorders, would favour non-invasive neuromodulation […]

Many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders are not receiving timely help, says new research

Written by | 11 Jan 2025

Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognised, according to a […]

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 […]

Insurance challenges limit psychologists’ capacity to address ongoing mental health needs

Written by | 20 Dec 2024

Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 […]

People with migraine at high risk of depression during pandemic

Written by | 26 Nov 2024

A recent longitudinal study from the University of Toronto reveals the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living with migraine. Using a sample of […]

Patients may become unnecessarily depressed by common heart medicine

Written by | 18 Nov 2024

All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to […]

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