MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>While children may experience anxiety occasionally, some children find it much more difficult to manage, with their daily functioning negatively affected. Thankfully, there are treatments which aim to support these children.<br />
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Effective treatment for children with anxiety
Children may become anxious every so often but what can you do as a parent to help when the symptoms become more severe?... Read more
![<p>A breakthrough study has identified the link between brain receptors, anxiety disorders and lower levels of testosterone. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Coupleanxiety__2401.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The complex cause of anxiety disorders in men
A recent study has exposed the role that sex hormones play in the development of anxiety disorders that uniquely impact... Read more
![<p>People with autism spectrum disorder may experience sensory overload when they are feeling overwhelmed by lights, sounds and physical interaction. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/headphonebedstudent__2301.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism spectrum disorder in females: late diagnosis
Many people walk past Amy every day, who seemed to be managing her life without any issue. However, it wasn’t... Read more
![<p>Urinary incontinence affects up to 10 percent of Australian men and up to 38 percent of Australian women. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/incont__1801.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Incontinence linked to the onset of disability in women
New research shows that women who experience incontinence more frequently could be at greater risk of developing... Read more
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What mobile phone usage means to people with OCD
Problematic smartphone use affects people differently and disability could be a factor. New research has highlighted the... Read more
![<p>With lots of things happening on the screen of a Saturday morning cartoon or a YouTube video, each person is bound to notice something different or pay attention to different things. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/watchingcartoons__1501.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How cartoons offer parents insight into autism spectrum disorder
Researchers intend to use the 2024 findings into cartoons and autism spectrum disorder to conduct further research on... Read more
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2023: a year of care and support with DPS Publishing
A letter of thanks, as the team at DPS Publishing looks back on 2023. Read more
![<p>Do you feel sleepy despite getting a good rest the night before? Turns out, there’s a name for that. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/sleepatwork__2112.jpg?fm=pjpg)
This sleep disorder could be as common as well-known mental health conditions
Do you show signs of this sleep disorder? You might be reading about it for the very first time. Read more
![<p>We don’t have to wait until September to ask someone in our lives if they’re okay. [Source: R U OK? Ltd.]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/AmbassadorconGlenn__1912.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Are you feeling okay during this holiday season?
Here’s your guide to staying mentally well over the holiday break. Read more
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Most Australians find workplace adjustments difficult
What do you wish your employer understood about your disability? Read more