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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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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Stress
Stress is a normal, physical response, but it becomes a problem when it overwhelms you or continues for a long time. Learn how to tell if you’re too stressed.
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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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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 in which people experience periods of depression and mania. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.
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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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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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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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Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder, causes people to feel as though they have multiple distinct personalities.
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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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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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Personality disorders: an overview
Personality disorder is a long-term pattern of behaviour causing distress and affecting daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment options here.
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Excessive worry
Excessive worry is not a short-lived worry about a challenging situation, but is constant or out-of-proportion worrying about multiple areas of life.
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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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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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Natural disasters
How to prepare for, endure and recover from Australian natural disasters like bushfire, cyclone, flood and tsunami — with links to helpful resources.
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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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Histrionic personality disorder
People with histrionic personality disorder can seem highly dramatic and approval seeking, with a desire to be the centre of attention.
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Concussion
Concussion is a short-term loss of brain function following a head injury. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms of concussion.
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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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Depression in women
Depression is a serious mental health condition affecting how you think, feel and behave. It is more common in women than men for a range of reasons.
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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 an active life when you are on dialysis.
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Goal setting
Setting goals is an effective way to increase motivation and help you make the changes you desire. Learn about setting and reaching goals here.
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Addison's disease
In Addison's disease the adrenal glands don't make enough cortisol and aldosterone. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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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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