Freshers Week guidance: Ketamine is not a “safe” drug
Experts issue urgent Freshers Week guidance for students: Ketamine is not a “safe” drug Consultant Psychiatrists at Priory have warned…
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Stress, anxiety & panic attacks: How to help your child
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school…
Reducing risk of developing dementia
Australians at risk of developing dementia could support their brain health with increased physical activity, and a new study led…
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75 years of age: A global study co-led by researchers…
Cost-of-living crisis to blame for rise in alcohol dependence
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 3-9 July 2023 and presents an opportunity for those who drink alcohol to take…
Obesity increases risk of mental disorders
Obesity increases risk of mental disorders: People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental…
Top tips on supporting your child during exams
Top tips on supporting your child during exams: As the exam season begins, Action for Children’s Parent Talk team issues…
Vaccination halves risk of long Covid
Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East…
What’s the alternative?
What's the alternative? New research suggests that patients are opting for complementary therapies in preference to prescription painkillers. The results…
Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment
Genetic study of endometriosis between Australian and UK universities reveals clues to better treatment. University of Queensland researchers have contributed…
When dementia prevention is front of mind
When dementia prevention is front of mind: Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading…
Mental health prescriptions for children up nearly 60 percent
Along with broad increase in prescriptions, study finds differences in mental healthcare according to gender of children and wealth of…