Study reveals barriers to accessing low-cost ketamine
25 October, 2023Australian researchers have investigated why many patients with severe depression are unable to access potentially life-saving treatments.
Faulty batches of bipolar, epilepsy drug distributed in Aust: study
05 December, 2022Faulty batches of generic lamotrigine tablets — an anti-convulsant drug commonly used for treating bipolar disorder and epilepsy — are being dispensed to patients in Australia.
Free pilot service for eating disorders
08 June, 2022The Butterfly Foundation is encouraging clinicians to refer their waitlisted patients to 'In the Wings', a free single-session intervention service.
How this hospital halved its code blacks
06 April, 2022 by Amy SarcevicIt used to be a familiar scene for Emergency Department Director Prof. Paul Preisz. A psychiatric or drug-affected patient being ferried to and from departments.
UniSA test accurately predicts mood disorders
21 January, 2021Based on levels of a specific protein found in the brain, the test is reported to be the first of its kind in the world.
Call out to Queenslanders for OCD clinical trial
02 December, 2020QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute is calling for south-east Queenslanders diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder to join a clinical trial of a new brain stimulation treatment.
Magic mushroom compound holds promise for depression
06 November, 2020The active compound in magic mushrooms — psilocybin — has been found to produce large, rapid and sustained improvements in patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
Young drunkorexic women drop food for booze
19 May, 2020 by Belinda WillisA new study shows female university students are saving their calories for binge drinking.
Spike in mental health distress calls since start of bushifre crisis
21 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicLifeline has launched a purpose-built helpline to support those affected by the recent Australian bushfire crisis.
AI may choose best depression therapy
18 February, 2020A US research team has developed a computer that can accurately predict whether an antidepressant will work, based on patients' brain activity.
Fake hand contamination treats OCD
14 January, 2020UK and US researchers have found that the 'rubber hand illusion' could help those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) overcome their condition without the stress caused by exposure therapy.
MEDEVAC repeal could have long-term health consequences
11 December, 2019 by Amy SarcevicThe repeal of MEDEVAC could impact the long-term physical and mental health of asylum seekers held in offshore processing at Nauru and Manus Island, warns the Chair of the RACGP Refugee Health Specific Interests Network, Dr Kate Walker.
New Medicare services for complex eating disorders
05 November, 2019Australians with complex eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia will be able to access new services through Medicare from 1 November 2019.
Stress disorders increase infection risk
24 October, 2019A Swedish observational study has found that PTSD and other stress-related disorders are associated with a subsequent risk of life-threatening infections such as meningitis and sepsis.
ADHD meds not necessarily more effective in higher doses
20 September, 2019Researchers have found that a medium dose of methylphenidate (MPH) has the strongest beneficial effects on inhibitory control in children with ADHD.
