Mindfulness

Research shows that mindfulness – focusing on the present - can improve memory and reduce stress, and it's a skill that anyone can practise.

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Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a free app designed to help reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

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Raising Healthy Minds app

Raising Healthy Minds is a free app that supports parents, carers and professionals to build knowledge and confidence concerning the social and emotional wellbeing of children.

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Healthy Mind online program

Healthy Mind from Black Dog Institute is a free, easy-to-read online program designed to support the mental health of people with a mild to borderline Intellectual Disability (ID).

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Seniors' health

As you get older, it's important to understand how ageing affects the mind and body. Read up on bone health, arthritis, nutrition and more.

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Chinese traditional medicine

Based on ancient practices, traditional Chinese medicine uses techniques such as acupuncture, tai chi, herbal medicines and other mind body practices.

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First aid kits

An organised and properly stocked first aid kit can give you peace of mind. Discover what to keep in your first aid kit and how to use the items.

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Meditation

Meditation can help you with your physical and mental health. Learn more about meditation, how to meditate and how you can incorporate into your day.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is used to treat people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviours.

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How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Being sober curious is about questioning and modifying your drinking habits. Learn about the instant health benefits.

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Relaxation techniques for stress relief

Relaxation can help relieve the symptoms of stress. Learn how relaxation can help you to calm down and manage stressful situations.

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Informed consent

Informed consent means you will be given understandable, clear information about your choices to make the right decisions about your healthcare.

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Health and wellbeing apps

Browse our selection of healthcare apps from our trusted information partners.

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Dealing with life events

Life events such as accidents, job loss, death, relationships or even positives like weddings can cause stress. Learn strategies to cope when you’re struggling.

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Health benefits of tai chi

Learn about the health benefits of tai chi for beginners and seniors, tips about safe tai chi practice and where to go to find classes.

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Pain relief during labour

Learn what natural and medical options are available to you to relieve pain during labour and how your birth support partner can help you.

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Mental health and wellbeing

Taking care of your mental health can help you to copy with daily stress, as well as feel good and maintain healthy relationships.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

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Health benefits of yoga and Pilates

Considering yoga? Here are many of the answers to common yoga questions, including how it can benefit your health and how to find a class.

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Stress

Stress is a normal, physical response, but it becomes a problem when it overwhelms you or continues for a long time. Learn how to tell if you’re too stressed.

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Work-related stress

Too much stress at work can affect you professionally and personally. Understand how work-related stress can affect you and how to manage it.

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a group of therapies to help someone change thinking patterns and improve their coping skills. Explore the types and benefits.

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Tubal ligation

Tubal ligation is a permanent form of contraception or sterilisation. Read about the benefits, risks and alternatives to having your tubes tied.

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Clinical trials

Clinical trials are research studies where people volunteer to test new medicines and devices.

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Your Christmas mental health questions answered

healthdirect's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nirvana Luckraj, answers your questions on looking after your mental health at Christmas time.

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Excessive worry

We all have short bursts of worry about a hard situation, but excessive worry is constant or over-the-top and can concern multiple areas of life.

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How to help someone with depression

Supporting someone with depression can be challenging. Learn to recognise the signs, how to talk to someone with depression and where to get help.

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Self-harm

Self-harm can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, and is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.

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Neuroendocrine cancers

Neuroendocrine cancers are a rare group of cancers that most commonly form in the digestive system and the lungs. Read on for symptoms and treatments.

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Social anxiety disorder

Social anxiety or phobia is a fear of social situations. People with social phobia can feel anxiety and fear even over every day social outings.

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