Mental health and the Big 5
17 July, 2024 by Professor Nick Titov*Those of us working in mental health are not just managing increasing caseloads, but we are also trying to look after the mental health of our co-workers, our loved ones and if we can, ourselves.
PANDA releases new mental health resource
05 June, 2024Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) has launched a perinatal online chatbot to help new and expecting parents.
New trial should improve mental health care access: APHA
20 May, 2024A new trial to fund telehealth for psychiatric inpatient consultations should result in better access to psychiatric care for Australian patients, according to the APHA.
Most people with psychosis known to health services: study
15 May, 2024 by UNSW SydneyThree out of four people who committed serious violent offences in NSW and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service prior to the attack, a study has found.
Insomnia medication for alcohol use disorder?
06 May, 2024Researchers are recommending full-scale human trials after an insomnia drug helped a man withdraw from his 16-drinks-a-day addiction.
Severe mental illness and physical ailments: what's the link?
02 May, 2024People living with severe mental illness continued to face significant health inequity compared to the general population, particularly those aged under 40.
Should chatbot psychologists be part of the health system?
08 April, 2024 by Amy SarcevicThis year, an announcement that chatbot psychologists could become part of Australia's healthcare system within the next two years sparked controversy in medical and public arenas.
Project to support young people experiencing loneliness
11 March, 2024The project will invite young people to share their personal experiences of loneliness during life transitions and then create an online community space for the public to access.
The Connection Prescription: The Transformative Power of Social Activities in Aged Care
29 January, 2024In a study spanning nearly two decades, researchers unveiled compelling evidence that frequent socialising may significantly extend the lifespan of older individuals.
The role of pharmacists in mental health care
04 December, 2023Pharmacists can play a greater role in helping patients manage their mental health through the quality use of medicines, suggests a new report.
Call for review of 'inadequate' psychedelic-assisted therapy laws
24 November, 2023A group of medical and health practitioners is calling for an urgent review of the current guidelines for the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Australia.
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy released
11 October, 2023A National Mental Health Workforce Strategy will guide coordinated action over the next decade for mental health care.
Innovative mental health care delivery
06 October, 2023The new Deakin Private Hospital in Canberra hopes to begin a new era in mental health treatment with an innovative model of care.
Incannex Healthcare, Clarion unveil plans for psychedelic therapy clinic
16 August, 2023A new purpose-built psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic for people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is set to open in September.
