‘Confused and unwell’: Light exposure’s impact on mental health While too much night-time light can have adverse effects, more during the day could improve mood and wellbeing, world-first research finds.
Time to recognise GPs’ mental health contributions: RACGP President New stats confirm general practice remains the cornerstone of Australia’s mental healthcare system, despite its role being taken for granted.
RACGP left out of mental health committee The decision to include only one GP on the Federal Government’s new advisory group has been labelled ‘unfortunate’.
On-campus GPs ‘extremely positive’ A pilot program initially set to place GPs in 20 schools once a week has expanded to 50 locations, thanks to an ‘outpouring of interest’.
Call for more recognition of GPs’ role in mental healthcare With mental health the most common presentation in general practice, the RACGP has said more could be done to improve access and outcomes.
What does an eating disorder look like? Part 2 According to an advocate with lived experience, asking for help can be one of the largest obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery.
Psychiatrist responds to GP’s open letter When the ‘system’ is broken, it’s individual patients who feel it most acutely, writes RANZCP NSW Chair Dr Angelo Virgona.
What does an eating disorder look like? Appearance is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, says Alex Rodriguez, who is now using his lived experience as a strength to help people.
In Practice: MyMedicare webinars The first of what will likely be many webinars on the Government’s proposed voluntary patient enrolment scheme has been set for next week.
‘To my respected psychiatry colleagues’ A near-constant stream of referral rejection has prompted one frustrated GP to address an open letter to Australia’s psychiatrists.