Health benefits of sex and love

Some scientific studies suggest that love and sex can bring benefits such as lower blood pressure. Find out how cupid's arrow can boost your health.

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Mental health and wellbeing

Almost half of Australian adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their life. Learn more about a range of mental health and wellbeing issues here.

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The Toolbox

The Toolbox from ReachOut.com is a variety of health and wellbeing apps endorsed by health professionals and recommended by young people.

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How military veterans and their families can access health services, mental health support

There are many ways for the serving and ex-serving community to seek help for mental health and general wellbeing, starting with the DVA's AT-Ease portal.

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Mind the Bump

New mindfulness meditation app designed to reduce stress and improve wellbeing during and after pregnancy.

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Recharge sleep app

The Recharge sleep app is a free app from ReachOut.com designed to help young men track and improve their mood, energy, wellbeing and sleeping habits.

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ON TRACK with The Right Mix

DVA’s ON TRACK with The Right Mix is a free app to help current and former defence force members track drinking and spending and their impact on wellbeing.

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Serotonin

Serotonin is a chemical substance that controls wellbeing and happiness. Not having enough serotonin is thought to contribute to depression. Learn more here, including how serotonin levels can be adjusted.

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Workplace mental health

These pages include information and resources on how your mental health can be affected at work, and strategies for staying well.

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Older people and mental health

Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.

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Why you should take your dog to work

Pets can be loyal, loveable – and good for your health. That’s why, on International Take Your Dog to Work Day, people take their canine friends to the office.

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Mental health resources for me

Does something not feel quite right? Are you concerned with your own mental wellbeing?

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Health and wellbeing apps

Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.

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7 ways pets improve your mental health

Pets improve our mental health such as improving our self-esteem and providing us with a sense of purpose. Find out how an animal can help enrich your wellbeing.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait People still face many disadvantages in terms of education, employment and earning power; which continue to erode the social and emotional wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

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Exercise and mental health recovery

Exercise can assist in mental health recovery, improving your mood and sense of wellbeing and helping you feel more confident. Read tips to get you started.

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Coping in a crisis

Information about coping in a crisis from leading Australian health organisations, including links to crisis support and parental wellbeing.

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Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a free app designed to help reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

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Benefits of mindfulness

Mindfulness is a way of training yourself to pay attention so as to help your day-to-day life, work, relationships and overall wellbeing.

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Party drugs

Parties are about having a good time. However, party drugs can impact your mental and physical wellbeing, and many are illegal.

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Period problems

Suffering from heavy, painful or irregular periods? Does PMS affect your wellbeing? Learn about common period problems and how to cope.

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Body image

Having an unhealthy body image is bad for general wellbeing and is also incredibly time consuming. Here are a few tips for improving your body image.

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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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Dementia tips

The home environment can have a major impact on a person living with dementia. You can make the home dementia-friendly so it is safe, increases the person’s wellbeing, and helps them manage their day to day life.

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BMI calculator

Do you realise how being overweight can affect your wellbeing? Estimate whether your weight is healthy by using the healthdirect BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

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Foot care

Some health conditions can affect the health of your feet, so it's important to care for them as part of managing your health and wellbeing. Find out more about foot care by reading our page.

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Helping someone with ice addiction

There are many services available to people who are addicted to ice. As a carer, it's also important that you look after your own wellbeing while supporting someone else.

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Good mental health

How can you achieve good mental health? Practising showing gratitude or giving to others are examples, but there are also many other ways.

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Tips for good mental health

Good mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. Here are 8 tips for building good mental health.

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Parenting and children's mental health

A parent’s support can have an immediate and positive effect on their children’s mental health. Here's how to encourage good mental health and spot signs of mental health issues.

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