Educating Older Australians To Prevent Depression

Published October 17, 2010

Educating Older Australians To Prevent Depression
Education is the key to reducing depression in older Australians according to a study from The Australian National University. The research, by Professor Helen Christensen and Dr Janine Walker from the ANU Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) contributes to the Beyond Ageing Project. The large randomised controlled trial examined the effectiveness of psychological and lifestyle approaches in …
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REGION: County kicks off Reentry Court
With seven out of every ten parolees sent back to prison forviolating their parole, county supervisors Tuesday approved a $ 1.5million state grant to launch a specialized court aimed at keepinglow-level criminals on the straight and narrow and out ofovercrowded prisons.
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USD 410 projects more funding loss
Continued falling enrollment and the end of federal stimulus funds will cost USD 410 about $ 207,000 in lost revenue for the 2011-12 school year. “We’re really going to take a hit next year,” Superintendent Steve Noble told the board of education Monday.
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