Anxiety

How financial stress can affect your mental health and 5 things that can help

Kristin Naragon-Gainey, The University of Western Australia Financial stress is affecting us in many different ways. Some people are struggling to pay bills, feed the family, or maintain a place to live. Others are meeting their basic needs but are dipping into their savings for extras. Financial stress is increasing and, understandably, is causing some [...]

By |2023-03-29T15:23:24+11:00March 29th, 2023|Categories: Anxiety|Tags: |0 Comments

You can’t fix school refusal with ‘tough love’ but these steps might help

Christine Grové, Monash University and Alexandra Marinucci, Monash University School attendance levels in Australia are a massive issue according to Education Minister Jason Clare. As he told reporters last week, he hopes to talk to state colleagues about the issue at a meeting later this month. There’s evidence that school attendance rates have been [...]

By |2023-02-10T15:31:10+11:00February 9th, 2023|Categories: Anxiety, Education|Tags: |0 Comments

Back-to-school blues are normal, so how can you tell if it’s something more serious?

Vanessa Cobham, The University of Queensland Many children come down with a case of the back-to-school blues as summer slips away. Having spent the holidays staying up late and having fun with friends and family, it can be a struggle to get back into a routine. For some children, going back to school can also [...]

By |2023-02-01T17:54:47+11:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Anxiety|Tags: |0 Comments

A message to anxious parents as 320,000 Australian children start school

Kate Highfield, Australian Catholic University Around Australia, about 320,000 children are starting school for the first time. As an early childhood researcher, former kindergarten teacher, and parent of a child beginning school on Monday, this transition fascinates me. Culturally we place so much importance on this time. Everyone from the lovely cashier at the supermarket, [...]

By |2023-02-01T17:44:01+11:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Anxiety|Tags: |0 Comments

Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is a strong sense of connection at high school

Monika Raniti, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Divyangana Rakesh, Harvard University, and Susan M Sawyer, The University of Melbourne About one in five young Australians will experience a mental health problem like depression or anxiety each year. The COVID pandemic has only intensified mental health concerns in young people. In Australia, decades of investment in early [...]

By |2022-12-02T13:51:03+11:00December 2nd, 2022|Categories: Anxiety, Depression|0 Comments

Anxiety can look different in children. Here’s what to look for and some treatments to consider

Elizabeth Westrupp, Deakin University and Jade Sheen, Deakin University Throughout the pandemic, many families have struggled with fears about COVID, employment and lock-downs – all while experiencing disruption to things like school, childcare, social support services and beloved activities. It has been stressful for some, traumatic for others. So it may be no surprise to learn many children have [...]

By |2022-11-21T13:33:28+11:00October 14th, 2022|Categories: Anxiety|0 Comments

The importance of understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Dr Chris Wever on understanding ADHD in children The prevalence of ADHD in Australia and the importance of diagnosis Diagnosing ADHD, its effect on children, and treatment options Strategies and resources for parents, teachers and those who support children and adolescents with ADHD Listen now below: [...]

By |2022-07-29T11:55:36+10:00July 20th, 2022|Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Podcast|Tags: |0 Comments

Anxiety & the effects of COVID on young people

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest A/Prof Noel Cranswick about the rising levels of anxiety in young people during COVID. Clinical anxiety is on the rise due to dramatic changes: School, friends, online social interaction, family stress, home environment and more The increase in screen usage and its health ramifications Practical approaches to [...]

By |2022-11-21T13:46:10+11:00February 21st, 2022|Categories: Anxiety, COVID, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Podcast|Tags: |0 Comments

Double trouble: How severe lockdown restrictions have taken a toll on population mental health

This article is based on research carried out by Jane Fisher, Karin Hammarberg, Maggie Kirkman, Thach Tran, Heather Rowe, Jayagowri Sastry, Ruby Stocker, Hau Nguyen, and Sally Popplestone, on behalf of the Monash COVID-19 Mental Health Research Group, Global and Women’s Health Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. As millions of Australians adapt [...]

By |2021-08-09T11:59:53+10:00August 9th, 2021|Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Youth anxiety and depression are at record levels. Mental health hubs could be the answer

Christine Grové, Monash University The COVID pandemic has shone a light on the ongoing decline in young people’s mental health. Psychologists have warned if we don’t start to address the mental health emergency of young people’s anxiety and depression, it may become a “trans-generational disaster”. Paediatricians have said they are seeing growing numbers of young [...]

By |2021-04-08T11:20:51+10:00March 29th, 2021|Categories: Anxiety, Depression|0 Comments
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