Obsessive-compulsive disorder
OCD as common as post-natal depression in new mums
New mums have been warned about the dangers of post-natal depression for years, but new research suggests they are just as susceptible to another mental illness: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A Northwestern University study found that 11 per cent of new mothers develop OCD, as many as those affected by post-natal depression. Researchers from the Chicago […]
Are you suffering from an addiction?
Every day around Australia, thousands of people are bravely battling addiction. This cruel human affliction is not just reserved for ‘hard-core’ drug or alcohol abusers. The reality is that any of us can potentially become addicted to anything. “There are many and varied reasons why someone develops an addiction, and it’s a very complex issue,” […]