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How people with OCD get stuck in unwanted behavioural loops
A recent study has found that there’s more to OCD than you see in popular culture. Read more
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Did the outcome of the referendum derail support for vulnerable Aussies?
What were your thoughts about the outcome of the referendum? Do you believe the funds were misused? Read more
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New forms of therapy are on the horizon after scientists map the human mind
Which kind of therapy works for you? Read more
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Australia’s first blind fashion designer inspires others through a new series
The new book, Dressed For Success, encourages Aussies to think big and realise their own potential! Read more
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Sydneysiders can fund the next Special Olympics as they eat
Here’s how to meet the stars in Sydney! Read more
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Half of the Australian workforce has been bullied at work
It’s World Mental Health Day, but what does that mean for employees at the workplace? Read more
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Do one in 20 Australians need amphetamines?
One in 20 Aussies live with the condition, but there’s a lot to learn about how it impacts day-to-day life. Read more
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How has your mental health changed over the past year?
When did you last have a mental health consultation? Read more
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One in 1,000 patients die in inpatient psychiatric care — could they be prevented?
There were 421,580 episodes of care recorded over the study period, of which, 471 episodes were associated with death. Read more
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New research from South Australia on the lasting impact of concussions
A TBI is an alteration in brain function or other brain pathology caused by an external force. New research has offered... Read more