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Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend

Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend

Research prompts calls for GPs to help regulate use of non-prescribed weight-loss products among teens displaying ‘risk-taking behaviour’.


Perinatal depression leads to increased risk of death: Study

Perinatal depression leads to increased risk of death: Study

A review of one million people has linked perinatal depression to an increased risk of taking one’s own life, even decades after giving birth.


‘Extremely agitated’ patient pulls gun on GP

‘Extremely agitated’ patient pulls gun on GP

The RACGP is urging members to seek out support after police shot and killed a man who had held a GP hostage for parts of a ‘terrifying’ two-hour stand-off.


Mental health burden on the rise: AIHW

Mental health burden on the rise: AIHW

The latest Australian Burden of Disease Study is now out, showing some dramatic shifts in the past two decades.


Breaking the silence: The complex landscape of teen bullying

Breaking the silence: The complex landscape of teen bullying

Social media is a huge part of young people’s lives and Dr Andrew Leech says GPs play a pivotal role in asking about their online encounters.


GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll

GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll

One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.


New Board member inspired by ‘unique position’

New Board member inspired by ‘unique position’

Pay, leave and wellbeing are front of mind for the RACGP’s newly appointed Chair of GPs in Training.


Millennials driving mental health decline: Study

Millennials driving mental health decline: Study

Australians born in the 1990s reportedly have poorer mental health for their age than any previous generation and show no signs of improvement.


Plea for psychedelic rules reform

Plea for psychedelic rules reform

A new coalition of healthcare professionals wants a review of ‘overly restrictive’ prescribing guidelines, but a GP expert says changes must be done ‘slowly and carefully’.


‘Expansive’ perinatal mental health care guidance released

‘Expansive’ perinatal mental health care guidance released

Clinical practice guidelines have been revised to ensure new and expecting parents receive appropriate care and regular screening.


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