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Rehabilitation after illness or injury

Rehabilitation after illness or injury aims to help you recover. Learn more about how the health professionals involved in your care can help you.

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Substance abuse

Substance abuse involves using too much alcohol or other drugs. Read about the signs of substance abuse as well as available treatments.

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of conditions caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about FASD here.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated condition characterised by ongoing, unexplained tiredness.

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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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Work-life balance

Do you wonder if you work too much? Or too little? Check out our tips for balancing the pressures of your work and personal life.

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Medicines for bipolar disorder

There are different types of medicines that can help treat bipolar disorder.Learn more aboutmedicines your doctor might prescribe, and how they work.

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Antipsychotic medicines

Antipsychotic medicines can help ease the symptoms of psychosis. Read about why you may need an antipsychotic medicine and possible side effects.

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Psychosis

Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments

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Postnatal depression

Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be a sign of depression.

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