Cops on ketamine? Largely unregulated mental health treatment faces hurdles
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide &…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Parental teasing and criticism fuel body image issues later in life
New research reveals that parents’ verbal remarks about weight can leave a deeper and longer-lasting mark on their…
Predicting sleep disturbance among patients with breast cancer in China through machine learning algorithms-a multi-site survey study | BMC Psychiatry
Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A. Global cancer statistics 2022:…
Associations between internet use, social participation, and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults
Study population Our sample was drawn from five nationally representative databases of middle-aged and older adults, including China…
‘The inaction was harrowing to witness’: Psychiatrist Dr Pramudie Gunaratne on battling the NSW Government
A letter by 15 clinical directors of NSW public mental health services, sent in late 2023, did not…
Depression and psychosis rise after childbirth while suicide risk declines
Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Pensioners left ‘waiting to die’ in regional Victoria as specialist healthcare costs rise
Eddie and Wendy Rushforth worked their whole lives but now, in their own words, say they’re “sitting at…
A genetic common factor underlying self-reported math ability and highest math class taken
Spearman C. The Abilities of Man: Their Nature and Measurement. New York: Macmillan; 1927. Google Scholar Jensen AR.…
The Otrovert, New Personality Type Identified by Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists have proposed a new personality called the “otrovert”, which refers to a person who is not an…
Trauma-focused CBT could offer hope for young PTSD sufferers
A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers –…