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Weapons worsen psychological harm in survivors of intimate partner violence: study

New research from UNSW Sydney has linked intimate partner violence involving guns and other weapons with increased PTSD and panic disorder symptoms in women.

Sep 29, 2026

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What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key

By the time an Australian student is 15, they will have already spent as many as 11,000 hours at school. What happens here matters for their wellbeing.

Sep 28, 2026

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Heroin used more often, cocaine use up. What new data says about drug use today

Established drugs – such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine – continue to demand attention. Here’s what else the latest drug trends tell us.

Sep 28, 2026

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Common diabetes medicine regularly discontinued following hospitalisation increasing risk of serious heart problems: study

Sep 24, 2026

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