Dealing with life events
Life events such as accidents, a death and relationships can cause stress, but even happy events such as planning a wedding can make you feel down.
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Dementia – an overview
Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to symptoms caused by changes in the functioning of the brain that affect memory, personality and behaviour.
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Causes of depression
Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.
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Symptoms of PTSD
No two people experience symptoms of PTSD in the same way. PTSD in children and teenagers can also occur differently from how it does in adults.
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Dementia symptoms
Because there are a number of different types of dementia, there can be varying symptoms. Find out about dementia symptoms.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Someone with PTSD experiences long-term fear, anxiety and memories of trauma that interfere with their ability to function.
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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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Mental health programs
There are several programs that provide support and education for people who are experiencing mental illness.
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Causes of PTSD
The risk of experiencing PTSD can be increased by a complex mixture of factors such as childhood trauma and a history of mental illness.
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Insomnia
Insomnia - leading to poor concentration or mood changes – affects one third of Australians at some point. Good sleep habits and lifestyle changes may help.
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Dealing with anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of life and everybody feels it from time to time. Understand what triggers your anxiety and develop strategies to help you cope.
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Soldier on with good nutrition
This Veterans' Health Week 2018 (Sep 22-30), discover why eating well is vital for ex-servicemen and women, and how to find new resources and events.
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Causes of mental illness
Researchers are still trying to understand what causes mental illness. It is thought that interactions between certain genetic and environmental factors can increase the risk of mental illness.
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Menopause medication
How can medication help ease menopause symptoms? This article contains information about different types of menopause medicines, other treatment options and what to ask your doctor.
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What causes a stroke?
Stroke is a largely preventable event and many stroke risk factors can be reduced by making lifestyle changes. Discover what might cause you to have a stroke.
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Creating healthy habits
Creating healthy habits can help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Find tips on how to create good habits and break bad ones..
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First aid basics
First aid covers how to help an injured or sick person in the first minutes after the event. Learn about the DRSABCD action plan and where to learn first aid.
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Kids and mental health
Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for the child and their family.
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Goal setting
Setting goals is an effective way to increase motivation and enable people to create the changes they desire.
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Treatment for personality disorders
The first step towards getting support and treatment for a personality disorder is speaking with a mental health professional.
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Causes of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a major mental illness. While it can be inherited, the risk is increased by drug abuse and other environmental factors.
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Dialysis
Dialysis is a way to artificially clean the blood if your kidneys can’t cope. Learn about the different types and how to live and active life when you are on dialysis.
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Reporting a problem with a medicine
You should report any problems with your medicine to a healthcare professional. It’s also helpful if you report them directly to the TGA. Learn more here.
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Gambling addiction
People with a gambling addiction will continue to gamble even if it means risking their financial security, relationships or home, but help is available.
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Mental health professionals
Mental health isn’t the area of psychologists and psychiatrists alone. Discover the different types of mental health workers available to you.
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Causes of OCD
Research into the causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suggests both stress and environmental factors play a role.
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Causes of anxiety
There are many causes of anxiety such as a family history, ongoing stressful occasions, physical health issues, substance abuse or your personality type.
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Natural disasters
How to prepare for, and cope during and after, a natural disaster such as bushfire, cyclone, flood and tsunami in Australia — with links to organisations that can help.
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What to do if you’re feeling stressed or helpless about the Australian bushfire crisis
Feeling stressed, scared or anxious about the Australian bushfires is normal, even if you’re not directly affected. Here's how to help yourself, and how to donate.
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Eating disorders
An eating disorder is a mental health condition that involves an unhealthy relationship with food. About 1 in 7 people experience disordered eating in their lifetime.
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