New research examines antidepressant efficacy A new paper questions previous findings that antidepressants are more efficacious than placebo for adults with major depressive disorder.
Medically unexplained symptoms and the ‘swamp’ of general practice Associate Professor Louise Stone examines an especially uncertain aspect of healthcare.
GPs step out on CrazySocks4Docs day Healthcare professionals across Australia have taken to social media to show off their unusual footwear in support of doctors’ mental health.
Millions promised for hospital perinatal screenings Reports of patients with perinatal depression being missed by traditional health checks prompted the $36 million Coalition election pledge, although some have asked why the rollout does not include primary care.
Why doesn’t Australia have a national helpline for doctors? Prominent doctors’ mental health advocates have called for a single helpline to make the current system easier to use.
Postnatal depression: Dads experience it, too It’s not just mothers who experience mental health issues during pregnancy and after the birth of their child.
Perimenopausal depression challenging to diagnose Mental health issues and high suicide rates in perimenopausal women may be related to biological changes.
I need to tell the whole story: Alcohol, depression and hidden truths Dr Hester Wilson reflects on the mental health issues that often accompany problems with alcohol, and how people can hide them.
Government commitment to support parents with perinatal depression and anxiety The Federal Government has announced a $300,000 funding injection to support expectant and new parents.
What to say when you want to ask ‘R U OK?’ R U OK? Day is about starting a conversation and being a good listener. newsGP spoke with Dr Jenny Presser about the best way to ask the question, and what to do with the answer.