1 in 5 people with sleep apnoea depressed
22 May, 2019New Australian research has found that a significant number of sleep apnoea patients are depressed, with a quarter on antidepressants.
Inflammation impacting brain function in schizophrenia
19 April, 2019A new study has found that the overproduction of kynurenic acid in schizophrenia patients could be detrimental to brain function.
Suicide rates after hospital dismissal down 50%
11 April, 2019In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%.
Brain disorders cost Australians $74 billion per annum
19 March, 2019A new white paper has found that neurological, mental health and substance use disorders are having a staggering impact on the Australian economy.
Groundbreaking blood test for PTSD
14 March, 2019A new blood test can identify people at risk of stress disorders, or who are experiencing them severely.
Suicide victims often hide suicidal thoughts: study
19 February, 2019People who die by suicide do not necessarily express their suicidal thoughts to health professionals, according to a new study.
New alternative trauma diagnosis framework
07 February, 2019 by Dr Cathy Kezelman AM*The Power Threat Meaning Framework is an alternative diagnostic tool, focusing on the impact of power on us all — including trauma victims.
5000 volunteers wanted for bipolar disorder study
23 November, 2018Australian researchers are seeking volunteers for a study that will improve early diagnosis and treatment for bipolar sufferers and help support their families.
Off-label meds impacting autistic adults
22 November, 2018Some 14% of mental health medications being taken by adults on the autism spectrum were given without a relevant diagnosis, and could be causing harm.
Herpes link to bipolar, depression
03 November, 2018Researchers have found that Herpes viruses are capable of infecting neurons and possibly causing cognitive disturbances leading to mood disorder.
Changes needed to stem self-harm in older adults
24 October, 2018Older adults (aged 65 and older) who self-harm have a higher risk of dying from unnatural causes (particularly suicide) compared to their peers without a history of self-harm.
Seven signs of drug and alcohol dependence
27 June, 2018With the number of drug-related deaths reaching an all-time high among men, identifying signs of dependence and facilitating treatment is essential.
Dr burnout not a 'rite of passage'
22 June, 2018With their mental and physical wellbeing on the line, younger doctors need to be protected from burnout by their more senior colleagues.
Alarming rise in adolescent mental health crises
09 May, 2018The number of adolescents presenting to emergency wards with mental health crises has increased by over 50% in the past decade.
Charity goes high tech to help mental health sufferers
16 April, 2018 by Linda Currey PostUK-based charity Turning Point has one goal: to save lives. It is leveraging technology-led innovation to do so.
