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Latest news: Mental Illness

Mental health patients forced to rely on telehealth

Mental health patients forced to rely on telehealth

Some parts of NSW only have telehealth available for mental health support, an inquiry has heard, as regional and rural areas face difficulties accessing care.

'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities

'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities

'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities

'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities

Disaster-affected areas are struggling to cope with despair and hopelessness as burnt-out mental health workers hold down multiple jobs, an inquiry has heard.

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

Psychiatrists fear worker shortage could hit patients

A survey of Australian psychiatrists shows seven out of 10 experienced burnout in the past three years and almost a third were considering quitting.

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Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

Caution over psychedelic meds in new approach to trauma

The rollout of psychedelic medication in the treatment of severe mental illness is offering new hope while also posing broader questions on issues like equity.

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

As the school year starts, students with experiences of war and displacement are all too familiar with turning a new page.

Manager of scandal-plagued Oakden care home banned

Manager of scandal-plagued Oakden care home banned

A manager at the Oakden mental care facility has been barred from practising for 12 years, after an investigation found "shameful" neglect of its residents.

Man killed in police stand-off earlier posed as lawyer

Man killed in police stand-off earlier posed as lawyer

Alexander Stuart Pinnock has been identified as the man fatally shot by police outside a NSW clinic after he reportedly produced a firearm.

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Social media posts used to find mental health distress

Social media posts used to find mental health distress

Social media posts used to find mental health distress

Social media posts used to find mental health distress

Scientists have developed a technique that analyses social media posts to detect the early warning signs of mental health distress.

Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health is two to three times worse in Australia's offshore immigration detention compared to onshore centres, a new study has found.

'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression

'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression

'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression

'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression

Adelaide researchers are hoping a world-first trial involving the drug ketamine in tablet form could help tackle treatment-resistant depression.

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

The Victorian government and opposition are digging in on planned changes to the state's workers compensation scheme as parliament enters its last sitting week.

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

Many Australians living with ADHD want better support as they navigate stigma, inadequate or expensive treatment and diagnosis services, and other issues.

Cy Walsh banned from leaving facility unsupervised

Cy Walsh banned from leaving facility unsupervised

Cy Walsh banned from leaving facility unsupervised

Cy Walsh banned from leaving facility unsupervised

Cy Walsh, who killed his father, AFL coach Phil Walsh, has had his permission to leave a psychiatric facility unsupervised revoked.

Bereaved family calls for probe into police shootings

Bereaved family calls for probe into police shootings

Bereaved family calls for probe into police shootings

Bereaved family calls for probe into police shootings

The family of Todd McKenzie, who died in a police siege, has called for a royal commission into deaths of mental health patients at the hands of police.

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Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

War veterans struggling with their mental health are finding a surprisingly effective therapy in re-training skittish and traumatised ex-racehorses.

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.

LGBTQI mental health in 'state of crisis'

Data shows that LGBTQI communities across Australia suffer mental ill-health at increasingly high rates, with more than half experiencing a disorder.

Hostage-taker cleared of abuse charge due to impairment

A man acquitted of terrorism after taking hostages in a dive shop has been found not responsible for possessing child abuse material on mental health grounds.

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Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Prosecutors dropped charges against a 13-year-old boy accused of raping a fellow patient in a Perth hospital over fears for his alleged victim's mental health.

Sexual assaults plague Australia's mental health wards

More than 1000 people reported being sexually assaulted or harassed during their time in Australian mental health wards.

Most Aussies would hide mental health issues from work

A survey has found Australians still fear what their workplaces would think if they told them they were suffering a mental health complaint.

Defence 'going through motions' on veteran suicides

Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.

One in three with mental condition won't get help

A survey shows Australians are dismissing or delaying mental health support due to costs, waitlists or believing their condition isn't serious enough.

Medicinal cannabis eases pain, anxiety, fatigue: study

Short-term results from an Australian longitudinal study back up the use of medicinal cannabis as a treatment for anxiety, depression, pain and fatigue.

Premier likens veteran help to taking out bad insurance

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is calling for a nationally consistent approach to supporting veterans as individuals face major barriers to getting help.

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