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Schools reach 'crisis point' with sharp increase in students dealing with anxiety, depression
Schools are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in anxiety, depression and self-harm among students as young as 10 years old, with one principal saying Australia has reached a "crisis point".
In April a joint report by Mission Australia and the Black Dog Institute found nearly one in four Australian teenagers met the criteria for having a "probable serious mental illness" — a 20 per cent increase from five years ago.
Women’s Health Week: Tips and lifestyle advice to help depression
As part of women’s health week, we thought we would raise awareness about depression. Did you know that around 1 in 5 women in Australia will experience depression at some point during their lifetime?
Lifestyle Changes to Support a Healthy Brain and Overall Well-Being
We all know that our lifestyle has a significant impact upon our health and well-being
Depression and tDCS
tDCS is a non-invasive brain based treatment that delivers a very weak electric current to the brain
It’s Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week starting 14 November!
For some new mothers, anxiety, stress and/or low mood do not go away and begins to impact on their day to day lives and relationships. When you feel emotionally well, you are better able to manage stress and the challenges of a new baby.
You May Be Able To Train Your Brain To Be Fearless
What if you could control your amygdala? What if you could change your brain and become calmer and braver?