Growing evidence shows that lifestyle interventions are an effective component of management for patients with mental illness to improve mental health, physical health and quality of life.

Assessment and surveillance for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in the general practice setting may help to reverse a trend of increasing late-diagnosed DDH cases in Australia.

Personality disorder traits should receive particular attention as they point to greater suicide risks.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is useful in the treatment of major depressive disorder that is otherwise resistant to treatment.

Timely and effective treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can make an enormous difference to the individual and to their family and peers.

Gamma hydroxybutyrate is associated with a disproportionate burden of harm despite low overall population prevalence of use.

Respiratory tract and sleep disorders – including obstructive sleep apnoea, difficult-to-treat asthma in adults, and insomnia – are commonly encountered in general practice.

The connection between sleep and health has been recognised for centuries, but it is only relatively recently that the treatment of sleep disorders has developed as a medical specialty.

There is a great deal of interest in the potential symptomatic benefits of medicinal cannabis for developmental disorders.