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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Menopause usually isn’t a time of poor mental health

Most women don’t experience poor mental health during menopause, but more could be done for those at increased risk of developing mental health conditions.

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Words and thoughts for a planet in peril

Environmental degradation and climate change are evoking old feelings in new ways and birthing new words that try to express these emotions.

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Why some problem gamblers can’t cut their losses

Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to better control their behaviour.

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Gambling with an acute mental health problem

Problem gambling in India is a ‘major’ public health issue but there are only two institutions to address this clinically.

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The huge cost of problem gambling

Societies and governments across the world must act more responsibly to mitigate the adverse effects of problem gambling.

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Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban

Indonesia’s online gambling problem is huge. Four million people lost more than $US20 billion in 2023 and 80,000 of them were under 10.

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Is India ignoring its athletes’ mental health?

As the Olympic Games kick off, normalising conversations around mental health is the gateway for positive mental wellbeing and the best performance by Indian athletes.

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Why society needs to address loneliness

Loneliness has serious impacts on physical and mental health. But there are solutions to this worldwide epidemic.

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Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?

No longer a fad, mindfulness practices show promise for reducing feelings of loneliness and can have long-lasting benefits.

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Burden of loneliness is not older people’s alone

Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life.

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Echoes of Despair: Why aren’t we doing more about youth suicide?

A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Menopause usually isn’t a time of poor mental health

Words and thoughts for a planet in peril

Gambling with an acute mental health problem

The huge cost of problem gambling

Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban

Is India ignoring its athletes’ mental health?

Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?

Echoes of Despair: Why aren’t we doing more about youth suicide?

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