Helen Haines’ alleged attacker was likely in psychosis: report
Brendan Nugent held delusions of being persecuted and was most likely in a state of psychosis when he…
Increase in homicides by people with psychosis due to failings in mental health system, experts warn
A fourfold increase in the number of homicides committed by people with psychotic disorders in Victoria is the…
‘When do I live?’ What caring for a relative with schizophrenia costs families
“When do I live?” A 32-year-old man in the Eastern Cape asked us this question while crying as…
Study highlights drop in harmful medication use among adults with cognitive disorders
Adults 65 and older with cognitive disorders such as dementia, are more likely to suffer negative effects from…
Early intervention in psychosis services supports strong recovery in young people, data shows
NEW NATIONAL DATA published today shows strong recovery and employment outcomes for young people who are supported by early…
Criticism that HSE data has ‘significant blind spot’ on mental health emergencies
THE HSE HAS said data on the total number of people presenting to emergency departments with a mental…
Trauma Therapy Reverses PTSD in Psychosis Patients
Summary: A new study reveals that individuals living with co-occurring psychosis and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can safely…
At a Melbourne hospital, nitrous oxide users are presenting with psychosis
At a hospital in Melbourne’s western suburbs, emergency doctors have noticed an unusual trend: a modest but growing…
Fighting Psychiatric Subjectivation and Helping Others Along the Way: An Interview with Prateeksha Sharma
Psychosis and conditions like Schizophrenia have been tainted with pessimism right from the beginning. Doctors often don’t know…
Study finds when parents are depressed may shape children’s mental health for decades
A 30-year study suggests that when children are exposed to parental depression may matter as much as whether…
Childhood ADHD medication shows protective effect against future psychosis
A major new study, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh and funded…
Three Moms Fight for Their Sons With Schizophrenia
A story in Atavist Magazine follows the plight of three moms in Colorado Springs who have fought…