Magnetic brain stimulation can help treat drug-resistant depression, study finds
John Campbell has depression. Diagnosed in 2011, the 58-year-old motor mechanic has been unable to work for two-and-a-half years.
The cost of mental health in the workplace
A mentally healthy workplace is good for business. Research shows it leads to less absenteeism, more-engaged workers, better productivity and morale....
Non-invasive treatment for depression and bipolar disorder investigated at Black Dog Institute
A new, non-invasive non-medication treatment for depression including bipolar disorder is now being trialled at the Black Dog Institute, University...
QLD police working to remove stigma for officers suffering mental health issues
Senior Queensland police managers are hoping to break down the stigma of mental ill-health by encouraging more open discussion among officers.
Patrick McGorry on Australia's mental health funding
Mental health has made a late entry into the election campaign, with Labor leader Bill Shorten yesterday promising a national suicide register and...
How can we remove the big stigma of mental health?
Each year, a quarter of all young people in this country will experience mental health issues, however many of them will not seek the help that they...
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,...