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On World Mental Health Day, Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin speaks with ABC Newcastle about what mental health services are available (both face-to-face and online), the best ...
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The vision: optimal health for all women. We study maternal health, sexual and reproductive ... health, healthy ageing, chronic conditions and preventive health, mental health, and violence against women. We are the local hub for the ... use, remains a significant issue among Australian women. Perinatal mental health is a challenge that significantly effects women having ...
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... global recognition for excellence and leadership in promoting health and well-being in the community. University of Newcastle ... of their children. Making physical activity fun, and part of father-child interaction, is key to the project. At the same time, we are ... and we’ve seen significant improvements in a host of physical and mental health outcomes in both children and fathers. A bonus benefit of ...
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... about what types of programs actually work to help people with mental illness, despite the billions of dollars invested in the sector, a new review released today shows. HMRI Health Economist Chris Doran says more research is needed on mental health spending. Major gaps exist in our knowledge about what ...
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Mental health trailblazer Professor Brian Kelly has been heralded as the ... the Year for 2014 during a record-breaking Awards Night held by HMRI. Mental health trailblazer Professor Brian Kelly has been heralded as the ...
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... populations face significant challenges in achieving good health. As a result, this population experiences earlier death and more ... disease, cancer, end-of-life care, dementia, substance abuse, and mental health. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Aboriginal ... relate to chronic and communicable diseases, infant health, and mental health. It's critical that meaningful research is conducted to ...
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A new teaching resource for mental health students weaves together the experiences of both practitioner and ... patient to craft a learning tool for students entering the field of mental health. Co-authored by University of Newcastle (UON) Professor of ...
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... positive with substantial long-term improvements in various health outcomes for both dads and kids. The physical activity sessions ... on elements found in extensive research to be associated with optimal child development outcomes across physical, cognitive and ... social-emotional domains. This includes fundamental movement skills, health-related fitness-based activities and rough-and-tumble play. ...
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... These include: Developing Minds - focusing on ways to improve the mental health and developmental trajectories of children, adolescents, and their families. Mental Health and Comorbidity - focusing on mental health across the ...
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... researchers who received awards. “HCRF was started to improve the health of children in the Hunter region and this year's recipients of ... that may be implemented to mitigate asthma risk in children.” Mental Health The IMPACT study: The Intergenerational effects of Maternal Physical Activity on Child Development - $30,000 HCRF Project Grant Dr Sarah Valkenborghs ...