ADHD

The actress - who was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame in 2024 - sat down with Australian Women

March 24, 2026

Rebecca Gibney has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The actress…

AAustralia

GP prescribing for ADHD — what are the rules across Australia now?

March 18, 2026

In 2024, the Federal Government backed nationally consistent prescribing rules for ADHD, a key recommendation from a 2023…

HHealthcare

March 1, 2026

Starting in June, the familiar sights of anxious parents standing in long lines at pharmacies every month are…

MMedication

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once, Penn study finds

February 12, 2026

The use of psychiatric medications to treat mental health and behavioral disorders in children and young adults has…

HHealth

Hunter GPs Soon Qualified To Diagnose ADHD

February 12, 2026

Hunter general practitioners (GP) will soon be able to both diagnose and treat ADHD, with new state government…

HHealth

February 11, 2026

Victoria recently announced ADHD reforms, with ‘specialist GPs’ now able to continue ADHD prescriptions for existing patients. But…

HHealthcare

Queensland GPs to be able to diagnose adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder from December 1

February 2, 2026

General practitioners in Victoria will soon be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…

MMedication

January 29, 2026

Until now it’s been the domain of psychiatrists and psychologists only, but from February 1, GPs can diagnose…

MMedication

January 25, 2026

A pharmacist has warned anyone traveling abroad to make sure they are carrying two things when taking prescription…

HHealth

Childhood ADHD Can Affect Physical Health Decades Later, Says New Study

January 24, 2026

For many parents, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a familiar challenge. Signs typically are forgetfulness, trouble with focus, and…

MMedication

Tribunal bans senior nurse for trying to take patient's medication, altering hospital records

January 20, 2026

A public hospital nurse tried to steal a patient’s ADHD medication, falsified that patient’s notes and then “manipulated”…

HHealth

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children, Lancet study finds

January 17, 2026

There is no evidence using paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism in children and discouraging its…

‘I’m still coming to terms with it’: Rebecca Gibney reveals ‘very emotional’ health diagnosis following years of panic attacks and crippling anxiety

GP prescribing for ADHD — what are the rules across Australia now?

Good news for ADHD patients and their parents

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once, Penn study finds

Hunter GPs Soon Qualified To Diagnose ADHD

What pharmacists need to know about emergency prescribing for ADHD

Victoria GPs to be trained to diagnose and treat adults and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

GPs can soon prescribe ADHD medication. Will it fix the problem, or shift the burden?

Pharmacist issues airport advice on what to do with prescription medication when traveling

Childhood ADHD Can Affect Physical Health Decades Later, Says New Study

Tribunal bans senior nurse for trying to take patient’s medication, altering hospital records

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children, Lancet study finds