Dr Tania King

Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Business & Economics

The ‘perfect storm’ causing Australians psychological distress

Over the past 15 years, more Australians have experienced growing psychological distress, finds the annual HILDA survey, but it’s bigger than smartphones and social media

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Health & Medicine

The real cost to unpaid carers

Among working-age adults, the provision of unpaid, informal caregiving is detrimental to mental health. And, around the world, this unpaid care is still largely carried out by women

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Health & Medicine

Women are doing too much and it’s hurting their mental health

Women still do the bulk of unpaid work at home while also holding down a job. A first-of-its-kind review finds it’s taking a toll on their mental health

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Health & Medicine

Young people are making their way through COVID

2020 looked bleak, but Australia’s young people are working hard at getting work – volunteering and connecting to their communities. With the right support, their outlook is bright

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Health & Medicine

The young Australians hit hard during COVID-19

For governments and policy makers, COVID-19 is a chance to address the existing problems for younger Australian workers as youth unemployment looks set to peak

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Health & Medicine

Are we taking care of the carers?

Carers and support workers in disability and aged care are crucial but survey research suggest their working conditions are taking a mental toll

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Health & Medicine

Breaking gender stereotypes. Early

Gender stereotyping can be tackled in preschool, promoting equality in the skills children learn and the possibilities they see for themselves. But it’s not about banning books

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