How netball can withstand the rise of other sports
Ahead of Australia’s Super Netball grand final on Sunday, new research has revealed support for netball among its players has remained steady, despite increased attention on […]
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A role for sport in men’s mental health
Sport can play a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and promoting positive mental health for boys and young men, new research has concluded. “Suicide is the […]
Mental health services underused in aged care
Fewer than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidised mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders […]
Efforts needed to keep girls in sport after Year 8
Girls in high school enjoy playing sport to develop friendships, strength and for the competition but are more likely to stop playing two years earlier than […]
Mental health help for all ages
Taking care of mental health and wellbeing has never been more important – with the ‘Be Well Plan’, a new guided five-week online program in Australia, […]
The added burden of young onset Alzheimer’s disease
People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at a younger age will experience faster symptom progression than their older counterparts, a new study has found, potentially causing their […]
Mental health, disability in the justice system
Gaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monologue tone can sway people’s judgement of another’s credibility and honesty – notably in […]
The unique relationship between coach and parent
Unrealistic expectations, conflicting goals, perceptions of qualifications, and sideline interferences can lead to hostile relationships between parents and sporting coaches, according to a new analysis. Research […]
Healthy retirement from sport
An international study led by Flinders University is looking to create targeted support for athletes’ mental health and sleep once they retire or step down from […]