Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men This group is growing older, feeling alone and flying under the radar, write Rhys Mantell and Dr Adrienne Withall.
What doctors think about antidepressants and the ‘serotonin theory’ Two GPs and two psychiatrists provide reactions from the mental health coalface to a new systematic umbrella review that questions the role ‘chemical imbalance’ plays in depression.
Depression probably not caused by chemical imbalance: Study Over the past 30 years, the imbalance of serotonin has been identified as a potential cause of depression – but what does the evidence say?
‘Convincing’ evidence the pill can cause depression And some types are worse than others, writes psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.
CrazySocks4Docs message continues to grow Doctors across Australia and the world have donned crazy socks in a show of solidarity for colleagues who may be doing it tough.
New way of identifying men at risk of depression and suicide Developed by the University of Adelaide, the tool can reportedly flag men who have ‘up to 30 times’ the risk of suicidal ideation.
Why GPs’ self-care matters: Jono’s devastating story Dr Jonathan Morling took his own life earlier this year. His wife, Caroline, talks to newsGP about her drive to improve mental health outcomes for doctors.
Study questions antidepressant impact on quality of life People using antidepressants to treat depression have similar outcomes to those who do not, new research suggests.
Progress on stillbirth prevention and support in general practice The RACGP has welcomed development of a new stillbirth clinical standard, which is expected to provide ‘fit-for-purpose’ guidance for GPs.
Therapeutic psychedelics: Mental health ‘magic bullet’ or expensive trip? Interest continues to grow in the use of psychedelics to treat a variety of mental health conditions, but there is disagreement over whether existing research supports their wider use.