Australian Journal of General Practice
There is concerning evidence that people with mental illness have poorer physical health and lower life expectancies than those without mental illness.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a ‘perfect storm’ for the deterioration of mental health.
Patients with severe and persistent mental illness who attend community mental health clinics have high rates of engagement with general practice care.
There are key gaps in general practitioners’ knowledge and confidence about identifying and responding to men’s use of violence in relationships.
Avenues for improving the care of patients with acne include explicit attention to psychological morbidity beyond treatment of the acne itself, and improved use of patient educational materials.
Clinical trials and laboratory studies provide evidence of anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol in healthy volunteers and clinical populations.
Junior doctors in Australia report high rates of burnout. Their experiences need to drive the research and the changes in the junior doctor training environment.
Text-based e-mental health programs may worsen the treatment gap for disadvantaged patients because of inherent high literacy requirements.
A good diagnosis provides a valid interpretation of a person’s experience and is respectful and empowering.
This article provides an overview of feminist principles for responding to mental distress in women, considering the connections between gender inequality and women’s mental health.
General practitioners can facilitate recovery-orientated, trauma-focused care, even when local services are limited.
Good quality e-mental health resources provide general practitioners with the opportunity to help patients improve their mental health in an efficient and illness-appropriate way.
The aim of this study was to describe the pattern of mental health attendances in a university-based general practice clinic during phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study explores the ways in which treating practitioners can recognise, support and assist doctors with mental health or substance use challenges who are facing regulatory processes.
With studies showing a reduced life expectancy and poor physical and mental health, it is important that healthcare professionals strive towards improving the lives of Autistic people.