Depression – causes, symptoms and treatment options
Sometimes referred to as the “black cloud,” depression is a debilitating psychological disorder that affects approximately 6% of all Australian’s aged between 16 and 85… Read More
Volunteers required for malaria vaccine study
Researchers at Griffith University are seeking healthy males aged 18-50 years to participate in a clinical study examining a malaria vaccine approach in humans. Volunteers… Read More
Seeking adults with allergic rhinitis to trial commercially available nasal sprays
Would you like to know what is causing your hay fever symptoms? Would you like to trial a commercial nasal spray and contribute to clinical… Read More
Enhance your psychological wellbeing with our Mindfulness program
Enhance your psychological wellbeing and free your thoughts Read More
Worrying statistics around unwanted medicines
More than 60 per cent of Australians currently have unwanted medicines in their home according to a new study conducted by Griffith School of Human Services and Social Work. Read More
Griffith University dental clinics achieve full QIP accreditation
We are proud to announce that our dental clinics on the Gold Coast and in Warwick have recently received full accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS) in the category of Specialised Health Service from Quality Innovation Performance (QIP is a leading provider of accreditation and quality improvement services to general practices in Australia). Read More
Helping children and adolescents with OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 3% of children and adolescents. Children with OCD may experience obsessions (uncontrollable, intrusive and scary thoughts) and/or compulsions(repetitive behaviours that they feel driven to do to in order to reduce anxiety or prevent something terrible from happening). Children with OCD are usually aware that these thoughts and behaviours are not “normal” and often find them very distressing. In childhood, OCD can affect the entire family, such that family members often have to assist with completing rituals, or modify family routines to alleviate the child’s distress. Read More
Recognition for Prof Williams now a Fellow of the Dietitians Association of Australia
Congratulations to Professor Lauren Williams from the School of Allied Health Sciences, announced as a Fellow of the Dietitians Association of Australia (FDAA). Read More
2017 PVC Health Staff Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 PVC (Health) Staff Excellence Award winners recognised for their excellent contribution to the Health Group: Learning and Teaching… Read More
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which is characterised by impairments in reciprocal social interactions and communication behaviours, in addition to a restricted range of interests and rigid or repetitive behaviours. Read More
