Spanish flu to social distancing: how history can help us understand how to live through a pandemic
Can we use lessons from historical global catastrophes to survive COVID-19? Frank Bongiorno says we can and should.
August 25, 2020
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Can we use lessons from historical global catastrophes to survive COVID-19? Frank Bongiorno says we can and should.
August 25, 2020
Despite high rates of loneliness and suicidality, pre-pandemic Australia was seen as an epicentre of hope. Where are we now?
August 19, 2020
Mental ill health is costing us about 4% of GDP, a figure Professor Ian Hickie says holds its own meaning.
August 18, 2020
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