Can psilocybin treat anorexia?
26 July, 2023A single dose of psilocybin, administered alongside psychological support, was safe and well tolerated in a group of 10 adult women with anorexia.
In Conversation with Fleur Wood
11 July, 2023In Conversation provides a glimpse into the life of an 'outlier' — an exceptional person going above and beyond to improve outcomes in their field. Read about Fleur Wood, CEO of South Pacific Private, a treatment centre for addictions, trauma and mental health issues.
What to consider as we embrace medicinal psychedelics
03 July, 2023 by Amy SarcevicAfter decades of little innovation with new treatment options, Australia's mental health sector is experiencing a major paradigm shift, with the introduction of medicinal psychedelics.
Caution, safety and research at the centre of psychedelics memo
28 June, 2023The RANZCP has emphasised the importance of a "safety first" approach to protect some of the most vulnerable people in the community.
Psychological screening tool hopes to improve patient safety
14 June, 2023 by Dr Tim Edwards*, President, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsFor registered specialist plastic surgeons, looking for signs of mental health issues has always been an important part of training.
Suicide Prevention Conference comes at critical time
28 April, 2023Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body, is hosting the National Suicide Prevention Conference from 1–4 May in Canberra.
Potential anxiety risk in children with asthma
11 April, 2023A significantly increased risk of anxiety was found in children diagnosed with asthma, according to a University of Queensland study.
NSW mental health system "too complex, too hard to access"
14 March, 2023A report detailing firsthand accounts of New South Wales's mental health sector has described a system of chaos, confusion, fiscal neglect and fragmentation.
Record demand for Lifeline amid cost-of-living crisis
08 March, 2023Data from Lifeline's search engine shows there were over 26,000 searches for assistance and support in January 2023 across Australia, the highest on record.
Study suggests psychiatric symptoms follow encephalitis
22 February, 2023Survivors of encephalitis — an inflammation of the brain that can lead to permanent brain injury — are at a high risk of suicide and self-harm, according to new research.
PPD drug with Monash tech enters Phase 2a trial
17 February, 2023A drug delivery method designed to enable the oral administration of allopregnanolone for postpartum depression has reached the next phase of clinical trials.
In Conversation with Bethan Richards, Australia's first CMWO
10 February, 2023 by Mansi GandhiRichards reflects on her CMWO journey and shares thoughts and insights on managing wellbeing in a large public healthcare organisation.
TGA's psychedelics approval welcomed but experts urge caution
06 February, 2023From 1 July 2023, authorised psychiatrists can prescribe medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin and MDMA for mental health treatment.
Mental Health Australia appoints Carolyn Nikoloski as CEO
30 January, 2023Mental health policy specialist Carolyn Nikoloski has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health Australia.
Qld clinic improves mental health support for ABI survivors
23 January, 2023A psychiatry consultation has been added to existing treatment for childhood acquired brain injuries (ABI) in a pilot aimed at improving mental health.
