Teenagers questioning who they are is common. But it becomes more complex when your child may be trying to deal with depression. It is a time when changes in their brains can make them more emotional than usual. And these brain changes continue until their mid-twenties. So it is normal for teenagers to be moody. […]
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The social and economic consequences and costs of mental health disorders affects families, individuals and the community as a whole. One in two Australians deal with the effects of mental health disorders. And with a 70% rise in hospital presentations over 15 years, it is time to enhance approaches to mental health disorders. Many seek
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Anger is a normal, instinctive response to feeling threatened in some way. So feeling anger at times is alright as it can help you survive. It is how, why and when you express anger that can cause problems. And you may need help to manage it. Getting so angry you become abusive or violent is
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Everyone wishes for a healthy mind & body however, not all of us are fortunate enough to have that. In fact, 1 out of every 5 Australians suffers from some form of mental health problem. Most of these people choose to ignore their problem till the time it becomes toxic enough to severely affect their
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It is rare for you to love your job all the time. There are always going to be some things about work that you do not like. Then there are the bad days or it is a stressful, high-pressure environment. This is normal. What is not normal is when your job sucks the life out
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People who experience or are witness to a traumatic event can develop post-traumatic distress disorder (PTSD). Traumatic events could be, for example, a serious accident or injury, rape, a natural disaster, receiving death threats or domestic violence. The result of the experience can cause you intense feelings of horror, helplessness or overwhelming fear. PTSD is
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Being anxious is normal in situations where there is danger or in uncertain times. It helps you stay safe. But when anxiety is a constant companion you can have a problem. There is no one cause for anxiety. A combination of factors cause it. These include your genetic predisposition, personality type, exposure to continual stress,
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Depression is also known as a major mood disorder (MDD) and causes persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This can last days, weeks, months or even years. It affects how you think, behave and feel. And, if left unchecked, it can cause physical and mental problems. It can affect you to the point you may
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Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. In fact, the two are intrinsically linked. All too often we can take our mental health for granted. It is rarely made a priority. You may put it off in the hope the stress, depression or anxiety will disappear on its own. And when
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There is no shame in asking for help. In fact, asking for help is a sign of your strength of character. Are you someone who has trouble asking for assistance when you need it or do not know how to do something? Do not worry. Most of us have been there at some time in
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