Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally made in your body. It helps to control how and when you sleep. It can be taken as a medicine if you have sleep problems.
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Pineal gland
Find out about the pineal gland. This is a very small gland in your brain that makes the hormone melatonin, which controls your internal body clock.
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How to get better sleep, according to science
Nearly half of Australian adults don't get enough quality sleep. Here are 6 tips for better sleep and the causes of poor sleep to avoid.
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Jet lag
Jet lag occurs when you quickly cross time zones so your body's natural sleep rhythms are disrupted. Read tips to minimise the symptoms of jet lag.
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Safe use of sleeping pills
Sleeping pills are medicines designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the associated risks.
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression and other mental health conditions. Read about the types, side effects and how to take them safely.
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Serotonin
Serotonin is a chemical messenger that affects wellbeing and happiness. Many antidepressants increase serotonin levels in the brain.
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Endocrine glands and their hormones
Find out more about the endocrine glands and hormones in your body, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland and adrenal glands.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that only appears at certain times of the year. Learn how treatment can make a difference.
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