mental health
We need to better detect depression but that shouldn’t mean more medication
We need to better detect depression but that shouldn’t mean more medication Christopher Davey, University of Melbourne About 4% of Australians have suffered from depression in the past 12 months, …
Chronic stress, depression link to bone health
A new study has helped to unveil the mystery of why chronic stress and depression can lead to bone loss and increase the risk of fractures. The effect of chronic …
No gain from rise in antidepressants
Antidepressants may not be as effective in treating depression as healthcare practitioners believe, according to new research. While they are the most commonly used medication in Australia, with use more …
Immune link to dementia
University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theory for the causes of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, involving an out-of-control immune system. Published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, …
Not everyone who takes painkillers for fun is an addict; some have just found a different way to cope
Not everyone who takes painkillers for fun is an addict; some have just found a different way to cope Stephen Tomsen, Western Sydney University and Kev Dertadian, UNSW Australia The …
One in five think anxiety is ‘putting it on’
New figures have revealed one in five Australians believe people experiencing anxiety ‘put it on’ to avoid difficult or uncomfortable situations and around half of Australians don’t know basic facts …
Depression Practice Review available in express version
The latest Pharmacy Practice Review developed by NPS MedicineWise is available in an express version, which NPS says makes it a perfect choice for time-poor pharmacists to earn CPD credits. …
NPS launches depression module
A new health professional learning program on depression launched by NPS MedicineWise focuses on quality use of medicines and the evidence for a range of non-pharmacological strategies. Healthcare professionals are …
‘Five minutes of armed robbery – a lifetime of fear.’
A Melbourne man has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment following a string of offences which included the armed robbery of a pharmacy and highlighted the significant impact such robberies …
McGorry to head PSA NSW March conference
Leading mental health advocate and former Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry will be the keynote speaker at the PSA NSW Branch’s Annual Therapeutic Update Conference in March. The …
DDS identifying customers’ ‘lifestyle age’
In an effort to help combat potential chronic illnesses, Discount Drug Stores across the country are offering health assessments with an in-store pharmacist to assess early asymptomatic signs and identify …
New online intervention helps insomniacs get some SHUTi
Black Dog Institute researchers, in partnership with the Australian National University, University of Sydney, and the University of Virginia, have trialled SHUTi, an online CBT-based insomnia intervention to see if …