The number of ADHD stimulant prescriptions in Australia has increased significantly, rising from 800,000 in 2013 to over 4 million in 2023. This reflects more diagnoses and treatment, but also raises...
Whakarongorau Telehealth Services NZ will get funding to build a mental health AI navigation platform. The platform aims to help New Zealanders find mental health support more easily. It will show ava...
The NSW government plans to expand GPs' role in ADHD care. They will offer additional training so GPs can assess, diagnose, and prescribe ADHD medication for both children and adults. This aims to red...
Medibank has launched a virtual detox program for alcohol, drugs, and stimulants. The program is available to members with hospital psychiatric cover and is run by Clean Slate Clinic. Members can self...
A NSW-funded study highlights concerning behaviours among men linked to traditional masculine norms. The research, based on the Jesuit Social Services Man Box study, shows many men still believe in ri...
The number of young women diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia is rising slightly, especially in women aged 20 to 49. While most cases still occur in women over 50, experts note an increase in ag...
The RACGP has released a new guide to help GPs safely deprescribe antidepressants. In Australia, 14% of people were dispensed antidepressants in 2023–24, mostly prescribed by GPs. Many patients stay o...
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has raised concerns about recent changes to ADHD care in Australia. They warn that moving quickly to allow GPs to assess and pres...
Fewer Australians are delaying healthcare in 2024-25 compared to two years ago. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that 27% of people delayed or didn’t see a GP when needed, down from 30%. Si...
The article discusses challenges faced by GPs in Australia amid recent government policies. It highlights how private psychiatric services are avoiding complex patients, leaving GPs to manage risky ca...
A new analysis from Ochre Health shows female GPs in Australia earn about 6.5% less per hour than male GPs. The study looked at data from 511 GPs across five states during 2024. It found male GPs bill...
The Australian federal government has provided Cohealth with $1.5 million in funding to keep its GP services in Melbourne open until July 2026. Cohealth had announced plans to close some clinics due t...
Tallaght University Hospital launched a virtual ICU tour to help patients and families understand the ICU environment. The tour aims to reduce anxiety and confusion for those recovering from critical...
Heidi AI, an Australian-founded AI scribe, is being rolled out across all emergency departments in New Zealand’s public health system. The rollout follows successful pilots, including one at Hawke’s B...
Personify Care and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) have launched iCOPE 2.0, an upgraded digital screening platform for perinatal mental health. COPE is Australia's leading organisation in ea...
A GP highlights how Australia's housing crisis is driving mental health issues. According to the Health of the Nation Survey, 71% of GP visits involve mental health concerns. The GP observes that hous...
The federal inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative faced criticism after a contentious hearing. Dr Mike Freelander, the chair and a paediatrician, was accused of cutting off witnesses and dismissin...
Queensland has announced that from December 1, all GPs in the state can diagnose and treat adults with ADHD without extra training. This is the first time in Australia that GPs can initiate, adjust, a...
Dr Christopher Timms from Sutherland Shire introduced a new initiative called Doctors and Dragons. It’s a programme where doctors play tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. The idea c...
Three Primary Health Networks in New South Wales have partnered with Consultmed and Amplar Health to create a digital mental health intake and referral system. The new model uses a central hub to mana...
