The mantra "tablets bad, talking good" stalks mental health professionals with a tenacity that is nearly impossible to divert. The belief that medications for the treatment of mental illnesses are ...

Psychiatrists are distrusted by many. We are (wrongly) seen as purveyors of dangerous drugs for those with mental health problems. The preferred option for many is talking therapy to explore 'root ...

Do you recognize any of these three men? That laypeople might not is totally understandable. They are not readily recognizable, nor are any common household names. A great many practicing mental ...

The National Disability Support Scheme is life-changing for many children and adults living with disabilities. Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Mark Butler, ...

Refugees face harsh conditions that put their mental health under significant stress. While many of them show remarkable resilience, some need extra support to rebuild their lives. UNHCR’s Mental ...

"Everybody has won and all must have prizes," declared the dodo in Alice in Wonderland when asked to judge the winner of a race around a lake. As judgements go, it is admirably even-handed and ...

What are the best outcome measures to assess interventions for people with borderline personality disorder? This question should be addressed in a three-stage process using formal consensus methods ...

Mindfulness, group and cognitive behavioural therapy could effectively treat menopause symptoms such as low mood and anxiety, analysis suggests. The University College London research, external, ...