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Helping reduce mental health stigma through Men’s Sheds

Helping reduce mental health stigma through Men’s Sheds

Following the Federal Government’s recent announcement of a funding injection into Men’s Sheds across Australia, newsGP spoke with a member of the community.


Children of disadvantaged families more often prescribed antipsychotic drugs

Children of disadvantaged families more often prescribed antipsychotic drugs

Australian children and teens from disadvantaged families are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medication than others in the same age group, a new study has found.


Digital and beyond: Protecting patient privacy in general practice

Digital and beyond: Protecting patient privacy in general practice

Practices need to be mindful of potential for ‘real world’ data breaches, as well as those in the digital space.


Prof Max Kamien appointed President of the Western Australian Medical Museum

Prof Max Kamien appointed President of the Western Australian Medical Museum

A prestigious career in general practice and a lifelong interest in medical history has contributed to Professor Kamien’s selection as President.


WA Budget: Seemingly little for GPs – but plenty for hospitals

WA Budget: Seemingly little for GPs – but plenty for hospitals

Western Australia’s state budget has money for hospitals, but very little that will affect GPs.


Budget leaves room for improvement in general practice, GP says

Budget leaves room for improvement in general practice, GP says

The Government has committed to meeting the needs of rural and older Australians in the Federal Budget, but there is still much room for improvement in general practice, Dr Edwin Kruys writes.


How cutting back on mood-altering medication may have given one patient his life back

How cutting back on mood-altering medication may have given one patient his life back

Dr Hester Wilson, GP and Chair of the RACGP’s Specific Interests Addiction Medicine network, reflects on the challenges of helping a patient get off his long-term medications.


Government ignores recommendations from pharmacy review

Government ignores recommendations from pharmacy review

The RACGP is disappointed at the ‘squandered opportunity’ for the Federal Government to make necessary reforms to the pharmacy sector.


Children born to younger mothers at increased risk of developmental vulnerabilities

Children born to younger mothers at increased risk of developmental vulnerabilities

A study of almost 100,000 NSW school children shows those born to teenage mothers have the highest risk of developmental vulnerabilities at age five, largely due to social and economic disadvantage.


Study links lack of teen physical activity to poorer mental health

Study links lack of teen physical activity to poorer mental health

A lack of physical activity among teenagers has been linked to an increased risk of developing some, but not all, mental health disorders in young adulthood, according to a new study.


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