Stroke survivors at high risk of developing depression

Experts say if the depression is left untreated, it can heighten the risk of another stroke.
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Here’s Why You Lose Your Train Of Thought

What does an unexpected sound do to your brain? The answer could hold the key to unlocking other mysteries of the mind.

Greater social acceptance needed of mental health: Geoff Gallop

The former West Australian Premier, who has struggled with depression, spoke out at the AFFIRM Business Luncheon in Canberra.

Mind Training Brings Hope to Veterans With PTSD

Brain changes have been detected in veterans with PTSD after mindfulness training. The surprising finding offers hope of new treatments.
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Virtual reality the new weapon against anxiety

Canadian researchers have set out to prove that virtual reality can generate a peaceful state-of-mind.
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Could Cats Be To Blame For Road Rage?

Do you know someone who suffers from road rage? We may have found the very surprising reason.
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Doctors failing to help smokers with a mental illness quit

A high proportion of people with a mental illness regularly smoke but new research has thrown the spotlight back on doctors.
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The Way You Move Reveals Who You Are

Does everyone with a certain mental illness move in a similar way? Researchers say we all have unique body signatures which can reveal a great deal.
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Depression as risky as obesity for the heart

A major study has shown the real impact of depression on your overall physical health.
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Mental Health Risk Of Regularly Moving House As A Child

Researchers find a direct link to increased rates of suicide later in life.