Queensland has announced that from December 1, general practitioners will be able to prescribe ADHD medication to adults without extra training. Previously, only specialists could prescribe psychostim...
Researchers have identified the first genetic risk factors for fibromyalgia, showing it is mainly a disorder of the central nervous system. The study analysed genetic data from over 54,000 diagnosed i...
The RACGP has emphasised that GP wellbeing needs to be a national priority. They developed a new toolkit to help GPs manage stress and burnout. GPs face long hours, financial pressures, isolation, and...
Australian life insurer TAL and the mental health organisation SANE have formed a three-year partnership. They will develop a digital mental health support service aimed at vulnerable Australians who...
The Department of Veteran Affairs in Australia can now fund psychedelic assisted psychotherapy using MDMA and psilocybin for eligible Veteran Card holders. This follows the TGA’s decision to allow aut...
AHPRA and the National Boards are making changes to how they handle complaints about health practitioners in Australia. They’ve involved practitioners with personal experience of the process to help i...
The Australian government will now fund psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for veterans with PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. This includes using MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for depression. T...
Australia’s mental health system is under severe strain. Leading experts describe it as neglected and in crisis, with long waiting times and low bed capacity. A new AMA report shows patients wait an a...
A recent YouGov survey in Australia shows that one in seven adults can imagine falling in love with an AI chatbot. The number is higher among Generation Z. Many people have opened up emotionally with...
GPs in Australia can now get $800 to help cover the cost of accredited mental health training called Focussed Psychological Strategies. This training is based on proven psychological therapies like CB...
Rising demand for mental health services in Australia is exposing the fragility of the current funding system. Despite over $18.5 billion invested annually from sources like Medicare, private insuranc...
The NSW Government has responded to the recent Drug Summit, supporting most of its 56 recommendations. The summit, held in December, involved over 700 participants and received nearly 3700 submissions...
The RACGP has called for more training and education for GPs to better support families experiencing stillbirths. The South Australian Government has agreed in principle to all 22 recommendations from...
Many Australians with mental health conditions die about 11 years earlier than others. The main cause is preventable physical health issues like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. People with mental...
The Menopause Society's 2025 conference shared new research on menopause and hormone therapy. Studies suggest early estrogen therapy may lower the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Wome...
A young doctor in NSW has died by suicide, raising concerns about unsafe working conditions in public hospitals. The doctor, aged 30, had reported excessive hours, limited leave, and issues with whist...
Recent discussions highlight that adolescent to parent violence is an under-researched but growing concern in Australia. GPs often care for both the young person and the parent affected by violence, w...
From November 1, the Australian government is removing several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items related to mental health care. Key changes include the abolition of items 2712 and 2713, which cov...
Starting 1 November, major changes to Medicare items will take effect in Australia. The new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) allows practices to receive extra funding if they bulk bill...
Research from Sweden shows early childhood stress, like family separation or conflict, can triple the risk of developing psoriasis later. The study tracked over 16,000 children born between 1997 and 1...
