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  1. 21 March 2023 - Health & Medicine

    The climate change threat to our mental health

    It’s time to address the mental health impacts of climate change – as more people face more extreme weather events, say University of Melbourne experts.

  2. 1 March 2023 - Health & Medicine

    Reducing the risk of mental illness and dementia as we age

    Physical activity benefits the body, but it can also help cognition and reduce the risk of dementia in older Australians says a University of Melbourne expert.

  3. 28 February 2023 - Health & Wellbeing

    The mental health of young African Australians

    Young African Australians facing mental health issues need culturally appropriate support to fulfil their potential says University of Melbourne expert.

  4. 5 December 2022 - Inside Business

    A COVID-19 state of mind

    The latest HILDA Survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown accelerated the already declining mental health of younger Australians.

  5. 7 November 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    The real cost to unpaid carers

    Unpaid caregiving is detrimental to mental health, finds University of Melbourne research. And globally, the unpaid care load is still mostly carried by women.

  6. 27 October 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    Personalising mental health care

    A unique ‘fingerprint’ for mental health shows promise for accelerating diagnosis and personalising treatment, say University of Melbourne experts.

  7. 1 September 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

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

    Women still do most of the unpaid work at home while also working. A first-of-its-kind University of Melbourne review finds it’s hurting their mental health.

  8. 17 August 2022 - Health & Medicine

    Restoring the lives of Australians with PTSD

    Australia’s largest ever treatment trial of PTSD in military personnel and veterans is delivering ground-breaking results, say University of Melbourne experts.

  9. 12 August 2022 - Health & Wellbeing

    Seeking authentic mindfulness in this era of ‘wellness’

    Given the boom in meditation and mindfulness practices it is time for evidence-based principles to help guide people, says University of Melbourne expert

  10. 4 April 2022 - Learning & Teaching

    Crafting your work to increase job satisfaction

    By enabling staff to take greater control over their work, job crafting can help drive greater employee wellbeing, say University of Melbourne experts