Senate inquiry recommends ADHD reform
The Senate inquiry into the assessment of and support services for people with ADHD released the…
Psychiatry
New book challenges traditional view of mental health
Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive believe psychiatry has it wrong. Dr Taylor is a chartered psychologist,…
The Use and Future of Psychedelics in Psychotherapy
From July 1st, 2023, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved authorized psychiatrists to prescribe MDMA…
MDMA and Psilocybin To Be Used for Treatment
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has rescheduled both MDMA and Psilocybin from Schedule 9 'prohibited substances'…
Isolation ≠ Isolated: Our Psychological Defences Against Loneliness
Content warning: The following story contains mentions of various mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and…
Psychopath vs. Sociopath
Hannibal Lecter. Norman Bates. The Joker. These are characters we know from the silver screen that…
Borderline Personality Disorder
Perceptions of mental illness have developed far from being deemed as ‘weaknesses’ but have lagged behind…
Family Violence Going Undetected By Psychiatrists
Over 30% of patients who seek assistance from psychiatrists are or have been victims of family…