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Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression
We can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are healthy ways to deal with it and move on.
Imaginary: I research imaginary friends – here’s what the horror film gets right
Some children have companions that are disobedient or even mean.
Meth use is declining in Australia – but the public still sees it as the most worrying drug
Negative attitudes lead to stigma, which sees people who use drugs isolated and marginalised.
We talked to dozens of people about their experience of grief. Here’s what we learned (and how it’s different from what you might think)
There are many social assumptions about how to best ‘get through’ grief. We interview 95 people about their experiences of loss and found we need to rethink what grief looks and feels like.
Should you be checking your kid’s phone? How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’
Is it reasonable to occasionally inspect a 13- or 14-year-old’s device, or does this undermine a new sense of privacy at this stage?
Running or yoga can help beat depression, research shows – even if exercise is the last thing you feel like
Our new study shows you may be able to walk, run, lift or dance away depression. And the more intense your exercise program, the better.
Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?
Australia has among the highest antidepressant prescribing rates in the world.
5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying
Bullying is not going away. The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.
A TikTok ‘expert’ says you have post-traumatic stress disorder − but do you? A trauma psychiatrist explains what PTSD really is and how to seek help
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media.
Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgement
The good news is most teenagers don’t use illicit drugs, and the majority of those who do only do so occasionally and don’t come to serious harm.