News: mental health
Adolescent drug trial reanalysed
A highly-cited trial from 2007 used by international health agencies to support the use of medication of adolescents with depression, has been critically reviewed by a team from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ.
Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025
Over the summer holiday season, the following University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability.
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A closer look at predicting psychosis in high-risk young people
University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers have taken a closer look at how to predict transition to psychosis in young people who meet a specific set of subthreshold psychotic symptoms and syndromes, also referred to as ultra-high risk (UHR) criteria.
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Future of psychedelic therapies in medicine explored
The Levels of Explanation in Psychedelic Psychiatry conference, organised by the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Department of Philosophy and the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, will see the nation’s leading experts delve into the latest research, ethics and concerns surrounding the controlled use of psychedelics in mental health settings.
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Attack the week with Monday Morning Mile
To combat the sentiment that Mondays should be approached gently, the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, Kevin Dutton, is encouraging people to get out of bed and attack the week head on.
Experts available for holiday season
Over the summer holiday season the following University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.Â
Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants
University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients.
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Shifting the landscape of SA’s mental health laws
The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, has made important recommendations for reforms to improve mental health laws in South Australia.
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Painting an accurate profile of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s homeless
University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ.
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Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope
Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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