Social prescribing tackling loneliness and isolation Innovative trials and a high-level discussion forum have put social referrals high on the primary care agenda.
New research examines antidepressant efficacy A new paper questions previous findings that antidepressants are more efficacious than placebo for adults with major depressive disorder.
Mental illness can lead to 20 year loss in life expectancy: Research The number of years of life lost due to physical health conditions in people with mental illness is increasing, but early intervention can help bridge the gap.
Medically unexplained symptoms and the ‘swamp’ of general practice Associate Professor Louise Stone examines an especially uncertain aspect of healthcare.
CrazySocks4Docs to shine a light on doctor mental health newsGP speaks with campaign founder Dr Geoff Toogood about the ongoing need to be aware of doctors’ mental health.
How can GPs help children and parents get through challenging periods? More than 500 GPs have already signed up for a course tackling children’s resilience and mental health.
Why the Queensland mandatory reporting laws must be changed RACGP Queensland Chair Dr Bruce Willett writes about the need for doctors to safely seek the help they need.
Empathy and burnout: Is there a link? It has been suggested that greater levels of empathy among doctors may be connected to issues of stress and anxiety in the medical profession. Is that correct?