Some mental health conditions are associated with an increased risk of suicide. Experiencing risk factors doesn’t necessarily mean a person will think about or attempt to take their own life. Thoughts ...

Generalised anxiety disorder is often chronic (ongoing), but may have only a moderate impact on a person’s ability to function in daily life and so can often remain undetected and undiagnosed. There ...

In Victoria, abortion is available in a range of public and private settings. It is a safe, common and legal reproductive health choice. Unplanned pregnancies occur for many reasons – for instance, ...

It’s natural to want to make them feel better, but it’s important to accept they have been through a distressing experience. There is nothing you can say or do to make their pain or disappear straight ...

Boys’ bodies come in all shapes and sizes. As you get older, and go through puberty, you become more aware of your body and how it compares with others. Boys’ bodies come in all shapes and sizes – ...

Birth defects of the digestive tract include oesophageal atresia (obstruction of the oesophagus) and imperforate anus (malformations of the anus). Most babies born with oesophageal atresia also have ...

There are various non-cancerous conditions that can affect the testicles. The testicles are also prone to injury because they are not protected by muscle or bone. It is important to seek prompt ...

Signs of healthy ageing skin include thinning, sagging, wrinkling and the appearance of age spots, broken blood vessels and areas of dryness. Some age-related skin changes can be reduced – limit sun ...

is an Australia-wide, confidential telephone information and support service. The helpline is staffed by trained and experienced professionals and can help: people with dementia and their family and ...

The maternal serum screening test is a blood test offered to pregnant women. It helps to inform them of the chance of their unborn child having Down syndrome, Edward syndrome or a neural tube defect.

With the right HIV treatment and care, women with HIV can have children and breastfeed without fear of the virus passing on to their baby. Mother to child HIV transmission is now rare in Australia due ...

Patient-centred care actively gives you and your family a say in the decision-making process when planning care and treatment. Patient-centred care is about respecting your individual preferences and ...