Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is often a part of everyday life, and can be caused by changing life circumstances such as job
Co-morbid depression
Co-morbid depression refers to depression that occurs in the presence of another illness. People with chronic (long-term) physical illnesses, especially
Schizophrenia medicines
Medicines called antipsychotics are the core of treatment for schizophrenia. If you or a family member have been diagnosed with
Owner of a lonely heart
When Theresa May was the UK Prime Minister, she appointed a Minister for Loneliness – charged with developing a strategy
The health risk of loneliness
Socially isolated and lonely people have been found to have a higher risk of death compared to their socially connected
Prescribing exercise for mental health
It’s estimated that around 45% of Australians will experience a mental health issue like depression, anxiety or substance use disorder
Anti-inflammatory diet may help depression
Depression is a common condition affecting around one million Australians each year. One in six women and one in eight
Video: Gut bacteria may influence your mental health
Video transcript The gut microbiome, the diverse colony of bacteria that live in your gut could affect your mental health
Suicidal behaviour and self-harm
Suicide in Australia Suicide means not only a tragic loss of a life, but also great sadness and soul-searching by
Mental illness: how family and friends can help
Mental illness affects around 20% of Australians every year, but it is treatable. This factsheet answers commonly-asked questions about the