Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia
23 January, 2025According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector makes her well placed to lead the organisation at a time when change is urgently needed.
MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'
20 January, 2025Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other conditions involving altered mental imagery.
Vic boosts women's health research
17 January, 2025The Victorian Government is devoting $1.5 million in grants to address an entrenched lack of research into women's health.
High cost of fall-related injuries in aged care
17 January, 2025Fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could cost our health system $325 million annually, according to new research.
Too much UPF could speed up biological ageing
11 December, 2024UPFs include foods such as chips, carbonated drinks, instant noodles, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks and energy bars.
Top international gong for SA-based NDIS provider
06 December, 2024South Australian NDIS provider Utopia Care has won its second major award — being recognised at the International Enablement Awards in London.
AIA Australia launches virtual mental health service
27 November, 2024Mental health disorders account for 20% of AIA Australia's life insurance claim book, making them the second most-claimed condition.
Depressive disorders: 70% of Australians not getting adequate treatment
27 November, 2024Minimally adequate treatment is defined as at least one month of medication in addition to four visits to a doctor or eight sessions with a professional.
Program found to reduce anxiety in children through art
19 November, 2024A program involving art, delivered to more than 540 parents and children, is found to have significantly reduced anxiety in children aged 9–12.
Losing our minds — an AU$85bn phenomenon
27 September, 2024 by Professor Matthew Kiernan AM*There is a storm brewing, largely unnoticed: the convergence of two high-prevalence, high-impact and growing groups of brain conditions — mental illness and dementia.
NSLHD frailty program gets international recognition
19 September, 2024In 2023, the program cut emergency visits and unplanned hospital admissions by 51%, saving $10.9 million.
50 recommendations to ensure access to latest treatments
16 September, 2024The federal government has released the final report of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review.
WHV launches Men as Allies training program
16 September, 2024The program supports men to understand their role in promoting gender equality and preventing gender-based violence and disrespect, whether at home, at work or in the community.
Dementia: 46% jump in scripts dispensed, health services use increases
13 September, 2024Almost 688,000 dementia medication prescriptions were dispensed to around 72,400 Australians aged 30 and over in 2022–23, according to data from the AIHW.
Depression and vaping: what’s the link?
03 September, 2024New research examines associations between e-cigarette use, depressive symptoms and wellbeing among early adolescents in Australia.
