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At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

Suicide rarely happens in the absence of severe mental health problems. Research indicates that psychiatric disorders are prevalent in up to 90% of adolescents who die from suicide. In particular, what are known as affective disorders, such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are present in 44%-76% of cases.

Two super practical podcasts to help you identify and manage cow’s milk allergy and lactose intolerance—and important information on plant-based formula and milk

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

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ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

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As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

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A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

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GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

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Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Suicide rarely happens in the absence of severe mental health problems. Research indicates that psychiatric disorders are prevalent in up to 90% of adolescents who die from suicide. In particular, what are known as affective disorders, such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are present in 44%-76% of cases.

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Two super practical podcasts to help you identify and manage cow’s milk allergy and lactose intolerance—and important information on plant-based formula and milk

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

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