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Communication problems can be the sign of a mental health disorder
Delphine Raucher-Chéné, McGill University Human interactions are complex and come with their share of disappointments. This can be the case, for instance, when a loved one doesn’t react to our distress or joy the way we wish they had. Communication [...]
Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
Ben Singh, University of South Australia and Grace McKeon, UNSW Sydney The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for children’s wellbeing. Staying active could [...]
How light can shift your mood and mental health
Jacob Crouse, University of Sydney; Emiliana Tonini, University of Sydney, and Ian Hickie, University of Sydney This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in [...]