Graded physical activity prescriptions improve functional outcomes in psychiatry
Most of us have heard the advice so often that it has worn smooth, like a stone in…
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…
Lawyers for man accused of murdering his brother and parents ask jury to consider insanity verdict
DEFENCE LAWYERS FOR a 32-year-old man, who is accused of murdering three members of his family at their…
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…
Soung waves could help stop delusions in schzophrenia patients, NYU study
New help for schizophrenia may be on the horizon. A groundbreaking treatment could offer new hope to people…
‘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…
Schizophrenia: Understanding the mental disorder, from symptoms to stigma
Trigger warning: This article mentions schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, and other mental health conditions. First of two parts In…
Nighttime light exposure linked to sleep disruption in people with schizophrenia
Sleep problems are common in people with schizophrenia and can worsen quality of life, psychiatric symptoms, cognition, and…
In the NT, almost two-thirds of prison inmates live with a mental illness
A landmark study has highlighted how common mental illness is in the Northern Territory’s burgeoning prison population, despite…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Study finds distinct patterns of innate immune activity in mental disorders
The immune system may also play a role in mental disorders. Scientists are investigating these links with brain…
Severe mental illness may accelerate dementia and stroke vulnerability
People living with severe mental illness face a substantially higher risk of dementia throughout adulthood, as well as…