There’s this awesome radio station in Broken Hill called 2DRY FM. They were kind enough to assist us with our health promotion activities. We had a great chat about the mental health issues with sleep – how to do it
How to get to sleep
Drink milk. Sleep is one of the commonest problems people see their doctor with. One study identified as many as a third of general practitioner attendees had concerns with chronic insomnia. It is a universal experience, but one which is
The History of Antidepressants
I had a great time collaborating with TED Education on this video. We discuss the history of the first antidepressants, from iproniazid and imipramine through to fluoxetine. We’ve come a long way very quickly, but there is still a lot
How do you tell if someone has an anxiety disorder during a pandemic?
The commonest mental illness is anxiety, afflicting up to 30% of Australians at some point in their lifetime. Roughly a sixth of them have a specific phobia, often a fear of infection. For those who have been suffering in secret
Why 65 is old – Blame Politics
This election, it’s important to remember the impact politicians can have on society. For example, the concept of the older person. There is ongoing debate regarding what constitutes an older person, but it generally centres around a magic number. In
Ageing in Australian Health Systems: A Review
Ageism refers to discrimination against older persons. It may not appear apparent that this could, let alone should, happen in healthcare systems, but it regrettably does. This narrative review outlines 15 studies that looked at attitudes to ageing amongst nurses,
Loving Life in Late Life
Is it possible to put on a community engagement conference, provided free of charge to the public, involving major speakers from leading stakeholders in the ageing industry, in less than a month? That was the question put to the Faculty
Wisdom is not automatic
A group of smirking teenagers stand in front of an old man. The teens wear red Make America Great hats, which have expanded in their original role beyond merely describing Trump republican nomination supporters. The old man in front of
Christmas – The Evidence
The evidence for all things Christmas and Mental Health related – Holiday blues, Santa Claus, Decorations, and the meaning of life.
Embracing the past at Christmas
Why do so many Christmas classics deal with transformation of the self? https://www.smh.com.au/national/at-christmas-embrace-your-year-s-failures-it-s-therapeutic-20181217-p50mq0.html