Study tracks mental health relapse post long-term antidepressant use Long-term antidepressant use is effective, but many people can come off them safely, new research suggests.
Research reveals mental health toll for COVID survivors One in three people who contracted COVID-19 were diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric condition within six months of infection.
‘We’ve created a system that is crisis-driven’ Research has revealed what clinicians’ think is stopping children from receiving quality mental health care in Australia.
National women’s health survey findings ‘sobering’ The results show a high prevalence of anxiety, intimate partner violence, and lack of support after miscarriage and stillbirth.
‘I’ve seen it be extremely debilitating’ Patients with hoarding disorder have a significantly increased risk of conditions such as respiratory distress and diabetes.
Review finds hormonal contraceptives do not cause or worsen depression Experts believe choices should be based on contraceptive needs and other comorbidities, rather than concerns about impact on mental health.
Generalised anxiety disorder This episode explores generalised anxiety disorder, including identification and and diagnosis in the primary care setting, as well as the questions GPs can ask and key signs to consider.
New report shows GPs’ role in mental health care is increasing But one expert says the data underestimates the breadth of work GPs do in this area.
Anxiety and depression medication rates spike amid ongoing uncertainty Experts have long predicted the coronavirus – and the lockdowns needed to curtail it – will lead to a long tail of mental health impacts.
Risk of infecting others with COVID-19 key concern for healthcare workers GPs around Australia are under significant stress due to coronavirus and concerns regarding a lack of PPE, risk of passing the infection on to others and increased working hours.