Physical activity could prevent depression and anxiety and reduce burden on healthcareÂ
Engaging in physical activity for up to 150 minutes a week could prevent185,000 new cases of anxiety and 1.1 million episodes of depression.
Engaging in physical activity for up to 150 minutes a week could prevent185,000 new cases of anxiety and 1.1 million episodes of depression.
Study suggests tracking changes in eco-anxiety and matching them to lifestyle choices.
Leading Griffith University disability researcher and advocate, Professor Elizabeth Kendall, has been honoured with a Member of the Order of...
A new report has offered fresh insights into the burden Parkinson's places on those affected.
In the aftermath of recent cyclones, South-east Queensland residents should remain alert - especially the catchments downstream of Wivenhoe Dam says Griffith University’s Dr Margaret Cook.
YouTube wields significant influence on mental health. It's a double-edged sword, fostering both positive and negative effects. Parasocial relationships with content creators can deepen loneliness, especially among the vulnerable. YouTube can also educate, connect, and support mental well-being through informative content and communities as suicide prevention researcher Dr Luke Balcombe explains.
Following 16 years of development, the Tele-MAST program decreases depression and anxiety in brain tumour survivors, has potential to ease the financial burden to the healthcare system and is now rolling out nationally.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have the potential to enhance productivity and increase in annual GDP. However, the risks associated with AI also need to be studied. Digital mental health faces challenges in providing integrated and effective solutions, but early evidence suggests feasibility and effectiveness. Understanding the complex relationship between mental health and its factors is crucial for innovation in digital mental health and its potential interventions.
Frequent users of YouTube have higher levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression according to researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP).
Griffith University medical student Alexandra Wilson has received a Global Voices scholarship to attend the World Health Organisation’s World Health Assembly this May in Geneva.