Though the World Health Organization has declared “gaming disorder” an addiction, its – and others’ – concerns about technology use and alleged addiction don’t hold up to scholarly scrutiny.
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Suicide rates among UK students have increased by 56% in the last 10 years
Being more caring could lead to more female doctors burning out.
Unaffordable home loans, poor financial advice and unmanageable consumer credit may have serious consequences for many Australians, beyond bankruptcy and debt. Here’s what the research says.
Mothers are dying prematurely after their children are taken into foster care.
From predicting suicide risk to chatbot therapy, artificial intelligence is all the rage in suicide prevention. The question is, can it really work?
Pregnant women and new mothers who feel totally powerless are taking their own lives in increasing numbers in Nepal. More mental health training for local midwives is needed.
Around 140 Australian nursing-home residents have taken their own lives between 2000 and 2013, our new study shows.
A good starting point to find out why people self-injure is to ask them about their reasons for this behaviour.
Recent deaths within the pornography industry in the US have reignited debates on labour conditions and mental health.
Research shows that parents play the most important role in prevention of cyberbullying. Here are four ways they can step up for their kids.
Genetic research could help us produce new ways of diagnosing and treating depression and suicidal ideation – including a ‘death smell test’.
Many cultures still experience silence and shame around mental health issues. But that doesn’t mean they don’t need help.
Will YouTube’s new ad rules close down niche vlogs?
Increasing the public’s awareness of mental health issues rings hollow when vital services are crumbling.
Understanding the role of cortisol in suicide risk may lead to new treatments.
Just as facts are stubborn, myths in the era of social media are also
proving to be as well. And, that can be harmful, particularly when it
comes to the media reporting on holiday suicides. Here’s why.
Recent legal changes may not be enough to improve conditions in controversial police mental health detentions.
Despite efforts to address the issue, the life expectancy gap between those with and without mental illness has remained consistent over two decades. However the causes of death have changed.
Residents may be right to fear for their lives.
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Fellow, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford
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Professor, Orygen, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
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Chief Specialist Scientist in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council
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Professor, Director, Open Door: Improving the Wellbeing of Veterans, Public Safety Personnel and their Families, Flinders University
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago
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Conjoint Professor of Psychiatry, UNSW
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Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention, Griffith University
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Assistant Professor, McGill Group for Suicide Studies, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Canada Research Chair in Youth Suicide Prevention, McGill University
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Professor and Head of Social Work, University of Tasmania