Dealing with life events
Life events such as accidents, job loss, death, relationships or even positives like weddings can cause stress. Learn strategies to cope when you’re struggling.
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5 ways to protect your health from the effects of climate change
Here’s what you need to know about the impact of climate change on your health and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Explore symptoms, causes and treatments.
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Stress
Discover what stress is, how it affects you and how to manage it effectively. Learn about stress symptoms, causes, and tips for relief and prevention.
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Kids and mental health
Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.
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Psychological trauma
Psychological or emotional trauma can happen when you go through a stressful event. Find out what can cause trauma and learn how to manage it.
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Depression
Depression is a common condition, affecting how you feel, think and act. It's often treatable and likely to improve with a doctor's support.
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Reporting a problem with a medicine
You should tell your doctor or health professional about any problems with your medicine. It’s also helpful to report the problem to the TGA.
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Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where you have periods of depression and mania. Read about bipolar disorder symptoms and treatment.
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Panic attacks and panic disorder
Panic attacks and panic disorders have distinct features that set them apart, read more to learn how to identify symptoms of each condition.
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Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief
Find out how to cope with the news that someone you care for has a terminal illness.
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Gambling addiction
People with a gambling addiction will continue to gamble even if it means risking financial security, relationships or home. Help is available.
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Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a fear of panicking in situations that aren’t easy to leave. It can impact your ability to work or socialise with friends and family.
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Work-related stress
Too much stress at work can affect you professionally and personally. Understand how work-related stress can affect you and how to manage it.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Course - online program
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Course from MindSpot is a clinically-proven treatment that helps adults aged 18 years and over to manage psychological and emotional symptoms resulting from experiencing a traumatic event.
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Depression in men
Men who experience depression may find it hard to discuss, because of societal pressures. Learn about how you can support a man with depression.
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Nervous breakdown
Nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is when stress and anxiety become too much and affects your daily life. Seek help for treatment and prevention.
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Acquired brain injury (ABI)
ABI is the result of damage to your brain, which may occur due to injury at any time during your life. Learn more here.
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Concussion
Concussion is the short-term loss of brain function following a head injury. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms of concussion.
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First aid basics
First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event. Learn about the 'DRSABCD' action plan and how to find a course.
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Staying safe during floods and cyclones
Floods and cyclones are part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and limit the stress that floods and cyclones can cause you and those around you.
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Building resilience
Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times. Learn how to build your resilience and cope with the setbacks, failures and stresses of life.
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Stress in young people
Learn about stress in young people: it’s causes, symptoms, and tips for managing academic, personal, and social pressures effectively.
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a group of therapies to help someone change thinking patterns and improve their coping skills. Explore the types and benefits.
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Amnesia
Amnesia is loss of memory that is usually temporary but can sometimes be permanent. Learn more about its causes and ways to live with amnesia.
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Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is common in young children. Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that can affect children and adults. Find out more.
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Mental health and wellbeing
Taking care of your mental health can help you to copy with daily stress, as well as feel good and maintain healthy relationships.
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Relaxation techniques for stress relief
Relaxation can help relieve the symptoms of stress. Learn how relaxation can help you to calm down and manage stressful situations.
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Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal bleeding can happen at times other than during your periods. Find out what to do if you have heavy periods or unexpected vaginal bleeding.
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