Tag: Stress
Medical research focus on recent war veterans
Recent war veterans to be the subject of medical research efforts in SA.[MORE]
Be aware of signs leading to stroke:Giddings
Tasmanians are being urged to be aware of the warning signs of stroke, the nation's second biggest killer. [MORE]
Drought areas to get mental health support
The Tasmanian Government has announced funding to provide mental health support for rural men and their families.[MORE]
Counselling initiative planned for politicians
There are moves to introduce free confidential counselling for Tasmania's state politicians.[MORE]
More regional home owners suffering mortgage stress
New figures show mortgage stress is now a problem for a higher proportion of regional home owners than city dwellers.[MORE]
US veterans' stress cases jump
The number of US troops being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has risen by almost 50 per cent, as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue.[MORE]
Opposition calls for action to deal with teacher stress
The Queensland Opposition says the State Government is not doing enough to deal with increasing stress levels for teachers.[MORE]
Vietnam veterans health study launched
The Federal Government has launched its most comprehensive survey of Vietnam veterans' health.[MORE]
'Noxious' work threatening doctors' health
The South Australian Opposition says public sector doctors are facing gruelling conditions that threaten their health.[MORE]
NSW Govt defends ambo support
New South Wales Health Minister Reba Meagher has dismissed comments by the State Opposition that morale among ambulance officers is approaching rock bottom.[MORE]
'Overworked' ambos leaving in droves: survey
The New South Wales Opposition says a leaked document shows ambulance drivers are stressed and overworked.[MORE]
Teen angst linked to brain development
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New research draws a link between teen angst and the size of a key brain area connected to emotion.[MORE]
Junk food may lower stress: research
It seems there might be a biological reason why people crave junk food.[MORE]
Work-related stress can kill, study finds
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Work really can kill you, according to a study that shows how on-the-job stress raises the risk of heart disease.[MORE]
Study tracks stress disorder in US combat troops
About 9 per cent of United States troops who have performed combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan report experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study led by Defence Department researchers.[MORE]
Even primary school students suffering from stress: study
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A new study has revealed today's school kids start worrying much earlier, many as young as seven and eight.[MORE]
Psychiatrists call for specialised unit for Tas adolescents & children
There have been calls for a specialised hospital unit in Tasmania to deal with children and teenagers who have serious mental illnesses.[MORE]
Police stress no surprise to psychologist
A Newcastle psychologist says he is not surprised to hear that Lower Hunter police officers are suffering high levels of stress from increased workloads.[MORE]
Gold Coast hosts national mental health conference
Mental health professionals from around the country will gather on Queensland's Gold Coast today, a week after the Federal Government and Opposition announced new policies on autism.[MORE]
Experts rewrite the book on stress
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A new Encyclopedia of Stress has been published and it is 30 per cent fatter than the last one released seven years ago.[MORE]
Doctor fatigue levels under the spotlight
Stress and fatigue levels affecting doctors will be assessed during a study being carried out by Queensland Health at Mount Isa hospital, in north-west Queensland, over the next few weeks.[MORE]
Lifeline to divert calls interstate
The operator of the Lifeline counselling service in Adelaide is urging telephone callers to be patient or ring back later because of a shortage of volunteers.[MORE]
Health chief concerned about stress levels
Stress has been raised as an area of concern for middle-aged people living in the Greater Southern Area Health region in New South Wales.[MORE]
PM announces new mental health funding for North West
The Prime Minister has announced new mental health funding to combat suicide on Tasmania's north west coast.[MORE]
Lawyers coaching veterans on compo payouts: ADA
The Australian Defence Association (ADA) has accused lawyers of coaching veterans on how to seek compensation payouts after reports 1,200 soldiers who served in East Timor have filed stress claims.[MORE]
