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, […]
Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing
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 […]
National Obesity Strategy doesn’t go far enough
The Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 is better late than never however it lacks clear direction and disregards an existing model that was ripe for […]
Smart eating disorder options
As anorexia nervosa rates continue to climb, eating disorder experts are examining the efficiency and availability of treatment options in Australia’s health system. Increased demand for […]
How state-level footy helps delisted AFL players
Delisted AFL footballers are often unprepared for the end of their footballing careers but playing state-level football could aid in providing them with a sense of […]
Parents the Plan B for gaming addiction
Providing parents with the tools to intervene in their child or adolescent’s gaming addiction could prove to be an effective way to help people who refuse […]