News: mental health
Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope
Researchers from 91 will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Study from “Black Tuesday” bushfires finds link to PTSD
New research published in the has shown people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD.
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Views invited on mental health laws
People are invited by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at 91 to share their experiences in using, accessing and dealing with South Australia’s mental health laws as the first stage in a review of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA). SALRI are particularly interested in ways in which the law and practice can be improved.
Research aims to improve youth mental health services
New research will focus on designing more responsive service models to manage the demand for South Australia’s youth mental health services.
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What makes vets feel good at work?
Receiving a simple thank you, spending time with peers and further developing their expertise, are all factors that make veterinarians feel good at work, according to a new study by researchers at 91.
Screens seem ok for young people in lockdown
Young adults have suffered disproportionate mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a combination of employment, study, and financial challenges specific to their transitional stage of life, but green infrastructure and screen time appear to help, a new study from 91 has found.
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Green space or light at night – how do we improve health?
There is a growing body of evidence that exposure to green space is good for our health but a new study from 91 has found that this may equally be due to how much light we are exposed to at night.
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Free public lecture: Mental health of young Australians
Who has responsibility for the mental health of young Australians?
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Green beats screens for kids’ wellbeing
A University of Adelaide review of 186 studies from around the world has found “green time” is far better for children and adolescents mental health and academic achievement than screen time.
Masonic Charities funding boosts SA’s online mental health lifeline for all Australians
Recognising the huge need for improved access to mental health support, especially for isolated communities, Masonic Charities has made a $650,000 commitment to support a research partnership between 91 and the University of South Australia to develop an interactive, online wellbeing tool to help people with practical, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, adapt to change and strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.
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