Suicide risk guidelines maybe misleading, study finds
The tool used by psychiatrists to determine which patients are in immediate danger of suicide is ineffective and meaningless, according to an...
Are antidepressants appropriate and effective for children?
Except for fluoxetine, antidepressants are ineffective in children and adolescents, according to findings from a systematic review involving four...
Mental health: Patrick McGorry says suicide rates now 'a king tide'
Awareness about mental illness is being substituted for meaningful political action on the issue, the world-leading psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry...
Conference announcement: Event Program now released
The 17th International Mental Health Conference will be held at the brand new Sea World Resort Conference Centre on the Gold Coast, QLD from the 11...
Depression: New blood test could result in personalised treatment
Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict whether people with depression will respond to common anti-depressants, a discovery that...
Headspace aims to tear down ‘The Big Stigma’ of mental health
As alarming new research reveals 52 percent of young people were too embarrassed to seek help in the last year for mental health issues,...
Mental health stigma entrenched in Victoria Police
Victoria Police's "suck it up" culture has created a widespread mental health crisis within the force, a damning report has found as reported by The...
New collaborative set to improve mental health outcomes
A ground breaking collaborative is being formed to tap into the community and more effectively identify and respond to the Wide Bay's mental health,...
South Australia’s youth mental health care services difficult to access
If you’re an at-risk youth in Adelaide suffering from psychosis, as of June 30, you may struggle to find the support services you desperately need.
Optimising CBT-I Treatment for Co-Morbid Insomnia and Depression
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an efficacious treatment for primary insomnia, resulting in enduring and long-term sleep...