A-Z of conditions and treatments

Children who stutter should see a speech pathologist, preferably before they start school.

Styes may be red and sore, but they generally do not cause any damage to the eye or eyelids.

A subarachnoid haemorrhage is any bleed located underneath one of the protective layers of the brain known as the arachnoid layer.

Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.

Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem.

In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for males and females aged between 15 and 44. We can all play a role in preventing suicide by looking out for possible warning signs, reaching out and talking about it.

Some mental health conditions are associated with an increased risk of suicide. Protective factors can reduce suicide risk, such as mental health care, counselling and social support.

Even mild sunburn can cause permanent skin damage and may increase your risk of skin cancer.

Ask your doctor or surgeon about the benefits, risks and possible side effects of surgery.

If you have survived a traumatic event, whether you were injured or not, it's important to recognise that trauma also causes emotional harm. Survival is often associated with complex emotional reactions that cause distress and make it hard to resume everyday life after the event. These are known as ‘survivor reactions’.