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Smoking while pregant linked to schizophrenia in offspring

AAP - 25-05-2016

People have an increased risk of schizophrenia if their mothers smoked during pregnancy, according to a study. Smoking during pregnancy can increase

 
Magic mushrooms may help ease severe depression

AAP - 18-05-2016

An ingredient in magic mushrooms may help ease severe depression, a British study suggests. Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms,

 
42nd International Mental Health Nursing Conference

HealthTimes - 20-04-2016

42nd International Mental Health Nursing Conference 25 - 27 October 2016 Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia[subscribe] There

 
Researchers crowdfund for paedophile treatment

AAP - 07-04-2016

Scientists are seeking crowdfunding to test 'chemical castration' of paedophiles, with a hormone therapy that blocks brain signals and reduces urges.

 
Emergency groups tackle mental health concerns

AAP - 23-03-2016

Changing the blokey culture within emergency services could be key to

 
Refugees at higher risk of psychosis

AAP - 16-03-2016

A study says there is a high risk of psychotic illness such as schizophrenia among refugees fleeing war. Refugees

 
Petition calls to double suicide prevention funding

AAP - 11-03-2016

Lifeline is seeking one million signatures for an online petition that is calling on the federal government to double its funding for suicide prevention.

 
Aus suicide rate hits decade-high

AAP - 08-03-2016

Lifeline wants the federal government to double funding for suicide prevention, calling it a national emergency. The number of people taking

 
WA mental health patients discharged into backpackers hostels

AAP - 19-01-2016

Discharging mental health patients into backpacker hostels could affect their recovery, according to a WA mental health advocate. The West Australian

 

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