One in two adults living with bipolar disorder consult at least three medical professionals about their symptoms before receiving a diagnosis, Queensland researchers report. Preliminary…
Over-65s prescribed escitalopram or citalopram are at increased risk of arrhythmia, while patients with known QT prolongation should avoid the SSRIs altogether, Norwegian researchers report.…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in Australia. According to the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA), an estimated 6-8% of Australian…
An upcoming PBAC review of antipsychotic prescribing will consider whether risperidone restrictions in aged care are behind the increasing use of other chemical restraints. Since…
Smoothies and shakes with purported health benefits are a dime a dozen, but US doctors have discovered an ‘antidepressant’ concoction containing nails and screws that…
Men and women with diagnosed depression have an increased risk for dementia, according to a study in JAMA Neurology. Dr Holly Elser, from Aarhus University…
The PBAC is planning a fresh review of antipsychotic prescribing in aged care after a report found the use of risperidone to treat dementia symptoms…
About a third of Australian mothers experience a traumatic birth, research shows, and about one in eight of these women have symptoms of PTSD. But…
The TGA’s decision to approve psychedelics for clinical use for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD has been condemned as risky and experimental by many leading psychiatrists.…
A month-long course of ketamine injections may be an effective treatment for severe depression, say Australian doctors who found “promising” remission rates in their largest-of-its-kind…
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