Mental Illness

Have we been trying to prevent suicides wrongly all this time?

Michael Kyron, The University of Western Australia and Andrew Page, The University of Western Australia Traditional approaches to preventing suicide have focused on “who is at risk?” The aim is to identify an individual and to help them get support. But that approach doesn’t seem to be working. Australia’s suicide rates have remained stubbornly high. [...]

By |2024-03-13T12:36:16+11:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: Suicide|Tags: |0 Comments

Insomnia and mental disorders are linked. But exactly how is still a mystery

Ben Bullock, Swinburne University of Technology This article is the next in The Conversation’s six-part series on insomnia, which charts the rise of insomnia during industrialisation to sleep apps today. Read other articles in the series here. The 2004 movie The Machinist gives us a striking depiction, albeit a fictional one, of the psychological effects [...]

By |2024-03-13T12:40:06+11:00February 14th, 2024|Categories: Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Eating disorders in young people

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Dr Karen Spielman on eating disorders in young people. Mental health and our relationship with food in a post-COVID era Raising the issue with someone you suspect has an eating disorder How to support someone who denies having the condition and is reluctant to accept help Managing [...]

By |2023-12-19T12:10:05+11:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Illness, Podcast|Tags: |0 Comments

Someone has told you they’re self-harming. Now what?

Penelope Hasking, Curtin University and Stephen P. Lewis, University of Guelph For many people, self-harm can be a difficult behaviour to understand. It also comes with a lot of stigma. This can make talking about it difficult as people who self-harm often anticipate negative responses and judgement. But if someone tells you they’re self-harming, how [...]

By |2023-11-20T11:45:26+11:00November 6th, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments

The impact of childhood and teenage anxiety disorders on later life – new research

Mara Violato, University of Oxford; Jack Pollard, University of Oxford, and Tessa Reardon, University of Oxford Anxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the pandemic. Occasional feelings of anxiety are normal, even in childhood – for example, a child may feel anxious about [...]

By |2023-11-20T11:46:26+11:00November 6th, 2023|Categories: Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments

A male character on Heartstopper has an eating disorder. That’s more common than you might think

Vivienne Lewis, University of Canberra Season two of the series Heartstopper on Netflix brings out an issue that is often hidden – male eating disorders. Centred on two teenage boys in love, the show helps bust the common perception that eating disorders are only seen in girls and women. In one episode of the series, [...]

By |2023-09-12T12:00:19+10:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Eating Disorders|Tags: |0 Comments

How ‘misogyny influencers’ cater to young men’s anxieties

Emily Setty, University of Surrey Parents, teachers and politicians are worried about the appeal of so-called “online misogyny influencers” to boys and young men. These influencers post content to thousands of followers in videos and podcasts, offering advice about relationships, mental health and wellbeing, and achieving material success and status. They are believed to be [...]

By |2023-08-28T12:05:31+10:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: Bullying, Mental Illness, Society & Culture|Tags: |0 Comments

Girls are in crisis — and their mental health needs to be taken seriously

Alexe Bernier, McMaster University An article in the Washington Post recently declared “a crisis in American girlhood.” Girls in the United States are experiencing alarmingly higher rates of sexual assault, mental health issues and suicidality than ever before. Data collected in 2021 by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) demonstrates how dire the circumstances of [...]

By |2023-08-02T10:41:46+10:00August 2nd, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mental Illness, Resilience|Tags: |0 Comments

Is it anxiety or ADHD, or both? How to tell the difference and why it matters

Alison Poulton, University of Sydney “Cassie” is an anxious adult. She stresses and puts off tasks that should be simple. Seeing others succeed makes her feel inadequate. It’s easier to avoid challenges than risk failing again. She has taken anxiety medication but it didn’t help much. This hypothetical example illustrates a situation many people have [...]

By |2023-07-12T11:41:39+10:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Disability, Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments

How to navigate difficult conversations with your teenager

Netta Weinstein, University of Reading Important conversations with teenagers are among the biggest challenges of parenting. They can feel like walking a tightrope. Lean too much – or too little – into commands and restrictions and you’re likely to tip over. In preparation for writing this article, I asked my daughter for her advice to [...]

By |2023-06-22T10:43:02+10:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments
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