A-Z of conditions and treatments

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’.

Sweat's main function is to control body temperature.

Swimmer's ear can be triggered by exposure to water or mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning.

Information about syphilis - includes who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health issues and congenital syphilis in babies.

Syringomyelia is the growth of a cyst in the spinal cord that may result in paraplegia or quadriplegia if not treated.