Tag: Depression
Kennett denies conflict in pokies board role
Beyond Blue chairman Jeff Kennett has rejected accusations of conflict of interest in his role as director of a company that services poker machines. [MORE]
Depression often overlooked in cancer patients
Many doctors are failing to recognise the effects that breast and prostate cancer have on a patient's mental health, according to a recent study.[MORE]
Miners' working life puts pressure on families
The founder of an online support service for mining workers says the 'drive-in, drive-out' nature of Queensland's Bowen Basin workforce is putting a lot of stress on their families.[MORE]
Depression hits forestry workers too
Rural counsellors in Tasmania are concerned about depression rates among forest workers and farmers in the north, where services are becoming thin on the ground.[MORE]
Depressed people eat more chocolate: study
A US study has confirmed suspicions that people who are depressed eat more chocolate than people who are not.[MORE]
To hell and back again: meet Shane Dolan
Returning to Ethiopia has worked literally like a cure for aid worker Shane Dolan's depression. [MORE]
Push for melancholia to be listed as illness
Melancholia has been out of favour for more than 20 years after being dropped from the psychiatrists' diagnostic manual for mental illness in 1980. [MORE]
Depression guidelines to help mothers
Clinicians should soon have more help treating depression in young people, pregnant women and new mothers with the development of new guidelines.[MORE]
Tai Chi could beat obesity, diabetes and depression
Queensland researchers say an ancient Chinese form of meditation could be the key to tackling some illnesses reaching epidemic proportions in Western society.[MORE]
Black Saturday anniversary brings breakdown risk
A psychologist treating Black Saturday victims says the anniversary could trigger mental breakdowns.[MORE]
Calls for overhaul of mental health treatment services
A Newcastle University researcher says it is crucial people suffering from both depression and substance abuse undergo integrated treatment.[MORE]
Depression cripples author Marian Keyes
Bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes has revealed she is battling "crippling depression" that has left her unable to write, read, sleep or even talk to people.[MORE]
Depression treatment: say no to drugs
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Researchers say anti-depression drugs don't work for people with mild or moderate forms of the disorder.[MORE]
Dark thoughts plague night owls: study
A lack of sleep among youngsters may trigger depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study says.[MORE]
Probe into depression chat leaks
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has launched a formal investigation into a depression website called Depression Services.[MORE]
Website denies leaking depression chats
The managers of a depression website at the centre of a privacy row deny there has been any lapse in security.[MORE]
Depression chats leaked on web
In a major breach of privacy, hundreds of Australians suffering depression have had their private online conversations posted on a publicly available website.[MORE]
Father's suicide prompts son to help others
Nearly 2,000 Australian families every year suffer the loss of a loved one from suicide.[MORE]
Study aims to tackle rural depression
Xstrata Coal and national depression initiative Beyondblue are jointly funding a new research project to tackle male suicide in rural communities.[MORE]
Survey reveals natal depression myths
A survey of 700 people has found more than half thought that it was normal for women to be depressed during pregnancy and motherhood.[MORE]
Body image problems linked to stress
New research has found stress is one of the leading triggers of poor body image in teenagers.[MORE]
Depressed SA deputy polarises public opinion
Probably no other politician polarises the SA electorate as much as Deputy Premier Kevin Foley, who has revealed he has depression.[MORE]
Researcher reveals 'different' rural depression
New research has highlighted unique aspects of depression being experienced by men living in rural and remote areas.[MORE]
Oppn unfair on depressed deputy: Rann
Premier Mike Rann is critical of SA Opposition's response to Deputy Premier Kevin Foley admission he has depression.[MORE]
Depression won't stop me, says SA deputy
South Australia's Deputy Premier Kevin Foley has revealed he has been battling depression for years.[MORE]
