Two mental health facility escapes ended in tragedy. Now, a push for ‘urgent’ change
IN BRIEFAdvocates say the mental health system is too focused on waiting for a crisis before initiating treatment.NSW…
Georgia Senate pitches $409M plan for new forensic mental health hospital
Georgia Senate Republicans are touting their proposal to build a new forensic mental heath hospital. Unveiled earlier this…
Baxter Health introduces dementia doll therapy program
Baxter Health Behavioral Health has introduced a new therapeutic tool aimed at improving the quality of life for…
Australia’s schizophrenia guidelines have long been out of date — here’s what a new draft says
Psychiatrists have drawn up new schizophrenia management guidelines that would, if endorsed, mark the first Australasian update in a decade.…
Is it the right time for Poland to liberalise iGaming?
Policymakers in Poland argue against iGaming liberalisation, pointing to growing black markets across Europe. But lobbyists warn the…
Social media ‘well down the list’ of factors impacting youth mental health, experts say
A blanket ban on social media use for under-16s is “overly restrictive” and lets big tech firms off…
Is couples counselling right for me and will the therapist take sides? An expert explains
Should we do couples counselling? Are we happy? Are we both pulling in the same direction? How can…
Psychiatric care and prisons Why is the State relying on prisons to fill the gaps in a broken system? – The Journal
Psychiatric care and prisons Why is the State relying on prisons to fill the gaps in a broken…
Do not release violent offenders on insanity pleas
Elon Musk does not seem to be a fan of those who may need psychiatric assistance. In a…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
Tánaiste brands lack of 24/7 psychiatric care in Wexford ‘a major concern’ as he vows mental health services overhaul
An Tániste Simon Harris TD and hospital manager Linda O’Leary at Wexford General Hospital on Friday afternoon. Photo:…
Best antidote to AI anxiety is action and preparation: Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak was British Prime Minister when the UK held the first AI Summit at Bletchley Park in…