Trauma
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How anger became the forgotten emotion
Characters like Succession’s Logan Roy can teach us a lot about anger and trauma, and why we need to understand more about the link
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We must act now to stop child sexual exploitation in residential care
The Australian state of Victoria must properly resource and implement policies to prevent child sexual exploitation
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The mental health of young African Australians
Young African Australians facing mental health issues need culturally appropriate support to fulfil their potential
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New hope for treating PTSD
Treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder usually involves patients focusing on their traumatic experience, but world-first research may offer another treatment pathway
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Trust betrayed: Attacked from the inside out
Women are exposed to a particularly insidious and damaging trauma when sexually abused by an intimate partner, shattering trust and self-worth
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Building togetherness in the face of disaster
A ten year study into the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires highlights the importance of community and connection in what is a lesson for current and future disaster recovery efforts
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Women who use force
While domestic and family violence is predominantly perpetrated by men, it’s important to understand the reasons why some women use force
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How could mental health peer support workers improve Emergency Departments?
New research suggests that people in mental distress seeking help at an Emergency Department would benefit from peer-support workers who understand their experience
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What’s the impact of COVID-19 on pre-school kids?
A new survey is looking to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on younger kids – and why it’s important not to assume that they will simply bounce back
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A powerful opportunity for change
Can the challenges we face during the coronavirus pandemic help us reconsider what matters most and how we live our lives?