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The chemical imbalance theory of depression is dead, but that doesn’t mean antidepressants don’t work

Image: Shutterstock The chemical imbalance theory of depression is well and truly dead. A paper by Joanna Moncrieff and colleagues, long-time critics of the effectiveness of antidepressants, has caused...

Houseplants don’t just look nice – they can also give your mental health a boost

Image: Houseplants can be an essential link to nature – especially for those without access to a garden. Syda Productions/ Shutterstock For those of us without...

What is ‘heteropessimism’, and why do men and women suffer from it?

Image: Shutterstock A friend introduces their partner as “my current husband”. Another jokes about marriage as a life sentence. Everyone laughs, no one is surprised. The...

63.5% of Australia’s performing artists reported worsening mental health during COVID

Image: Hailey Kean/Unsplash 92% of performing artists experienced significant changes to their work during early stages of the pandemic – and at least half experienced...

Lockdowns don’t get easier the more we have them. Melbourne, here are 6 tips to help you cope

  Image: Shuttlestock As Melbourne heads well into a second week of lockdown, it’s important to recognise the serious toll this is likely to take on...

Best evidence suggests antidepressants aren’t very effective in kids and teens. What can be done instead?

  Picture: Shuttlestock Even before COVID-19 lockdowns, school closures and strict social distancing, depression was on the rise in children and teenagers around the globe. By the age...

Loneliness is a social cancer, every bit as alarming as cancer itself

Young adults and people living in the inner city are among those most likely to be lonely, according to the ABC’s Australia Talks...

Depression: it’s a word we use a lot, but what exactly is it?

People with depression experience symptoms that affect their mood, cognitive function and physical health. from www.shutterstock.com Depression is a serious disorder marked by disturbances in...

Why do I dwell on the past?

Dwelling on the past, like writing in a diary, is part of being human and helps us form our identity. But not all...

No, eating chocolate won’t cure depression

If you’re depressed, the headlines might tempt you to reach out for a chocolate bar. But don’t believe the hype. from www.shutterstock.com A recent study...
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