Clinical Focus Therapy Update

A GP guide to familial risk for depression and bipolar

11th November 2019
In Australia, the lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder is estimated at 11.6%1 and that of bipolar disorder at 1…
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Medical Observer Opinion

Call of duty: Is there a game plan for e-sport addiction?

5th November 2019
A few months ago, 16-year-old professional gamer Kyle Giersdorf, known online as Bugha, took home $US3 million ($4.3 million…
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Fortnite
Medical Observer News

This is what's missing in the Commission's mental health report

1st November 2019
The Productivity Commission has revealed 3.9 million of us are living with mental illness, and it’s costing the country an…
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depressed child
Specialist Updates Psychiatry

NSAIDS might improve major depression

1st November 2019
Anti-inflammatory drugs might help alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder, having greatest effect as an…
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Australian Doctor News

GP reprimanded for ketamine injections

22nd October 2019
A GP who injected a woman with ketamine at his home and gave her takeaway doses has been ordered to undertake training…
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Ketamine
6Minutes News

'The House of God' sequel is coming: check out an excerpt

21st October 2019
Rejoice fans of The House of God, the satirical novel about a group of interns written by Samuel Shem (aka psychiatrist Dr…
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book
Specialist Updates Psychiatry

Hundreds waiting 24 hours in EDs for mental health treatment

17th October 2019
Hundreds of patients in WA are waiting more than 24 hours in hospital emergency departments for mental health treatment…
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