Do genetics add to screen time effects?
DNA patterns could be one of the reasons why kids who spend lots of time on screens often have more attention or emotional issues, according to new research. Read More...
depression
Antidepressants vs running
When it comes to beating depression and anxiety, antidepressants have become the common go to, but new research from the Netherlands has challenged our preference for pills over exercise, revealing that running could be just as, if not more effective. Read More...
Dad’s mental impact
A Curtin University-led meta-analysis has confirmed there is a significant link between a father’s depression and an increased risk of mental health issues in their children. Read More...
More lonely Aussies
The latest State of the Nation Report, Social Connection in Australia 2023, has revealed that more Australians than ever are being impacted by social isolation and loneliness. Read More...
Child maltreatment a major risk in Australia
While the adverse impacts of child maltreatment have been recognised for many years, only recently have we begun to incorporate trauma-informed approaches into medical care. Read More...
Ultra-processed food, poverty, and depression
A new analysis of the data from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study has warned that the amount of highly processed food being consumed by Australians could be negatively impacting their mental health. Read More...
Psychedelics approved
While much noise has been made in the media about the TGA’s decision, there are currently no approved products containing psilocybin or MDMA that the TGA has evaluated for quality, safety, and efficacy. Read More...
Procrastination and poor health
One of the first studies to emerge from Sweden in the new year has linked procrastination with a range of negative health outcomes - just as many Australians get ready to head back to work for 2023. Read More...