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Mental health plan 'too vague' to be of use

Mental health experts have delivered a mixed assessment of the federal government's new 10-year plan for mental health services, with many suggesting it contains too few specific goals and targets to be useful. The 42-page document, released for public comment yesterday by Mental Health and Ageing ... (01-Feb)

Victoria to close 24-hour mental health helpline

The state government is shutting down Victoria's only 24-hour mental health helpline, provoking outrage from mental health providers. The move is detailed in a leaked departmental email obtained by The Age, which states that the ''decision is based on a government commitment to consolidate investme... (01-Feb)

India takes up fight against mental disorders at WHO Summit

India has pushed the world into joining hands to fight against mental disorders like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. With depression expected to be the leading cause of disease burden globally by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a resolution on "Glob... (01-Feb)

Psychological benefits of gossip found

For centuries, gossip has been dismissed as salacious, idle. But a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests rumor-mongering can have positive outcomes such as helping us police bad behavior, prevent exploitation and lower stress. “Gossip gets a bad rap, but we’re finding ev... (01-Feb)

Mental illness struck 1 in 5 US adults

One in five adults in the U.S. had a mental illness in 2010, with people ages 18 to 25 having the highest rates, according to a national survey. The report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released Thursday, includes inform... (01-Feb)

Experts split on $1bn mental health body

A new commission to streamline mental health services in Queensland would be created as a stand-alone department under a re-elected Labor government. As the unofficial election campaign continued, Premier Anna Bligh today pledged to set up the Queensland Mental Health Commission within the first 10... (01-Feb)

Mental health policy 'fails to show results'

National attempts to improve mental healthcare have been challenged by a trio of health experts. The three experts claim it is unclear whether patients have benefited from the $8 billion in new money allocated to improving the sector by state and federal leaders since 2006. In a scathing critique ... (01-Feb)

Toddler naps more important than you think

A new study led by the University of Colorado could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think. The study shows toddlers between 2 and a half and 3 years old who miss only a single daily nap show more anxiety, less joy and interest and... (01-Feb)

Mental Illness in AFL common

The stress and pressure of AFL football is taking a toll on players, almost half seeing a mental health professional at some point during their careers. A confidential survey conducted by the AFL Players' Association found 43 per cent of players had received professional advice during their career,... (01-Feb)

Kylie's Comment... Back to work - struggle of the juggle

Recently in News In Mind we have covered a few stories on the mental health of mothers and the effects of working versus not working etc. With my return to work this week I’m about to learn first hand the struggle of the juggle. For years we have known the benefits of getting the balance right betw... (01-Feb)

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