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Mental health leader and women’s advocate recognised with Queen’s Birthday Honour

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni

A fierce advocate of women’s health who is also a migrant, mother and former marathon runner, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM, Director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre (MAPrc), has been recognised in 2019’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Innovative app helps new mums and mums-to-be

Motherhood is viewed as a time of joy, but many women feel isolated because of mental health problems. Each year in Australia, more than 1-in-7 women experience depression and anxiety after the birth of a baby, and up to 1-in-10 during pregnancy. Experts agree that…

Mum’s the word when it comes to compassion

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A clinical psychologist who personally experienced ‘mum-shaming’ is leading a study aimed at addressing the effects of self-criticism among new mothers.

ATO committed to mental health support for small business

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The ATO understands that the pressure of meeting tax and super obligations can contribute to mental health issues for small business owners and offers a range of support to businesses who are struggling.

Innovative app helps new mums and mums-to-be

Motherhood is viewed as a time of joy, but many women feel isolated because of mental health problems. Each year in Australia, more than 1-in-7 women experience depression and anxiety after the birth of a baby, and up to 1-in-10 during pregnancy. Experts agree that…

Study shows exercising for appearance’s sake a blow to body image

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Warmer weather brings attention to sculpting the perfect ‘beach body’, but recent Deakin University research shows that if people exercise to improve their appearance, then working out can actually negatively influence body image.