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Move for your Mental Health

We know the benefits that exercising can have on our According to the ABS 2014-15 National Health
physical health, but did you know that getting your Survey, 1 in 8 women reported having an anxiety
body moving is just as good for your mental health? related condition and 1 in 10 women reported
When you exercise, your body gets a healthy depression or having feelings of depression.
dose of happy-inducing endorphins and The Fernwood Foundation hopes to
serotonin, designed to skyrocket your mood. contribute to reducing those figures by
That’s why regular exercise is known to be a providing women with information and
stress reliever, energy booster and can help resources for identifying and managing
reduce the symptoms of anxiety anxiety and depression.
and depression. 100% of money raised by the
Your diet can also play a major role Foundation funds research at Deakin
on your mental health. That’s why University, investigating the role
Fernwood’s Food Coaching program that diet and nutrition plays in
and food plans are based on the mental wellbeing and for the
Mediterranean-style of eating. development of scientific,
Deakin University’s Food and Mood evidence-based programs
Centre have found a healthy and services for women with
diet, such as the Mediterranean mental health issues.
diet, with a high intake You can learn more about
of vegetables, fruit, the Fernwood Foundation
wholegrains, nuts, seeds, at fernwoodfoundation.
fish and limited processed org.au or visit your
foods can reduce the risk local Fernwood North
of some mental disorders. Lakes Club.

Renewed National Cervical Screening Program
What you need to know
This new program is for sexually active women who have or have not
been vaccinated for HPV (human papillomavirus) with GARDASIL.
A 5 yearly HPV test is more effective, just as safe, and is expected to
result in a significant reduction (24% to 36%) in incidence and mortality
from cervical cancer in Australian women, compared with the 2 yearly
Pap smear program it replaces.
Screening is necessary, even if there are no symptoms of abnormal
vaginal bleeding/discharge and/or pain.
Screening is for 14 HPV types known to be associated with cervical
cancer. HPV types 16 and 18 are identified separately as they cause
70% to 80% of cervical cancer.
Women should start screening at age 25 (sexually active only) and
continue until age 70 to 74 years.
Recommendations:
Negative test – rescreen in 5 years.
Positive result for HPV types 16/18 - Gynaecologist referral for further
testing.
Positive result for HPV (other than types 16/18) - most likely will require
rescreening in 2 years.
Unsatisfactory result - return in 6-12 weeks for a repeat cervical smear.