Study questions ASD prescribing Research found little evidence to suggest a widely used antidepressant reduces obsessive compulsive behaviours in patients with autism spectrum disorders.
How does sleep affect health? It is a necessary part of life but sleep is not always prioritised, which experts say can have a larger impact on health than people realise.
Millions for research into eating disorders The Federal Government has pledged $5 million for research into the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
April issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres The Federal Government has pledged $70.2 million for the establishment of six residential centres around Australia.
Federal Government commits $110.7m funding towards treatment of eating disorders Patients will be able to access up to 60 appointments with psychologists and dietitians.
Tired of waking up tired: Sleep disorders in general practice Whether it’s insomnia or something more sinister, a large – and growing – number of Australians are finding a good night’s sleep frustratingly out of reach.
Cure for most mental disorders ‘possible’, award-winning psychiatrist says After a career spanning 60 years, Professor Gavin Andrews is a dual winner of the Australian Mental Health Prize. He talks to newsGP about what’s changed when it comes to managing issues of mental health.
More than just birthmarks: Living with neurofibromatosis While neurofibromatosis is not uncommon, it is also not widely known about or understood. Dr Caroline Phegan has two children with the condition, and wants to raise awareness among her fellow GPs.
Dummies not the culprit for common speech disorders in children, according to study New research shows bottles, dummies, and thumb sucking in the early years of life do not cause or worsen phonological impairment, the most common type of speech disorder in children.