‘Inspiring journeys out of real hardship’: Why this GP wanted to work at Headspace
“Young people I have seen over difficult periods lasting several years, I later find out are married and working in a stable job or studying.…
Tag: Mental health
GPs ‘seething with discontent’ as their patients miss out on mental health care
“I spent 45 minutes on hold to the mental health team, and when I finally got through, the person I needed to speak to was…
Most adults with bipolar disorder see three doctors before diagnosis: Aus study
One in two adults living with bipolar disorder consult at least three medical professionals about their symptoms before receiving a diagnosis, Queensland researchers report. Preliminary…
Doctors alarmed by ‘rushed’ state laws to end restraints in mental health
The Victorian Government has enshrined a plan to eliminate physical and chemical restraints in mental health care within 10 years, but doctors warn the legislation…
‘Not a normal part of the perinatal experience’: How to diagnose childbirth-related PTSD
About a third of Australian mothers experience a traumatic birth, research shows, and about one in eight of these women have symptoms of PTSD. But…
Ketamine for severe depression: 1 in 5 achieve remission after a month in ‘promising’ Aussie trial
A month-long course of ketamine injections may be an effective treatment for severe depression, say Australian doctors who found “promising” remission rates in their largest-of-its-kind…
Risk of suicidal ideation with weight-loss drugs being investigated by European regulators
The European Medicines Agency is looking into concerns that weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and liraglutide may be linked to suicidal ideation and potential self-harm. Three…
Patient loses court battle over ‘right’ to record psychiatrist consult
A patient who argued in court that a psychiatrist had to let him record a consultation has been rebuffed after an appeal with a Supreme…
Burnout in medicine
Need to know: Burnout has increasingly appeared in the literature and media over the last five years, and particularly since the pandemic.1 More workplaces are…
Doctors offering psychedelic therapy should have prior experience and training, says psychiatry college
Psychiatrists planning to design psychedelic-assisted therapies when TGA rules change this week should have prior experience treating patients with MDMA or psylocibin, the college of…
