The answer to psychiatric and child development waitlists Allowing trained GPs to initiate stimulant prescriptions for ADHD would help families and clinicians, writes Dr Andrew Leech.
Breaking the silence: The complex landscape of teen bullying Social media is a huge part of young people’s lives and Dr Andrew Leech says GPs play a pivotal role in asking about their online encounters.
‘To my respected psychiatry colleagues’ A near-constant stream of referral rejection has prompted one frustrated GP to address an open letter to Australia’s psychiatrists.
‘As GPs, we can only try to give hope’ The unexpected death of a patient prompts Dr Andrew Leech to reflect on a mental health care system that has stretched beyond capacity.
A GP’s perspective on managing childhood anxiety Dr Andrew Leech, a GP with a special interest in paediatrics, looks into the most effective approaches to support young children with feelings of anxiety and stress.
Disturbing trend shows change in children’s mental health The increasing number of children being prescribed antidepressants is a sign of rising distress, says Dr Andrew Leech.
ADHD diagnosis and management in children: something needs to change When it comes to ADHD in children, there is an emerging concern that support and treatment is becoming increasingly inaccessible.
New challenges as vaccine rollout enters next phase Vaccinating children aged 5–11 is of vital importance but also brings a whole other round of potential issues, writes Dr Andrew Leech.