Mental Health

The AMA has renewed its call to close WA's largest psychiatric facility, saying the living conditions of its patients have not kept up with the times.

Researchers have linked violent crimes to two genes, one which affects feelings, mood and behaviour, and the other, impulsivity. Two genes

Dementia is not a single disease, it is a blanket term for a range of neurological disorders which impair brain function, including speech, memory, perception and personality.

Healthcare professionals working in a custodial environment are typically exposed to a confronting set of symptoms and conditions, not limited to: anxiety, panic attacks,

As a public health researcher I worked for a time in an acute inpatient ward of a large mental health facility. In this ward some of the staff had worked with particular consumers

A new NSW government campaign is urging problem gamblers to reach out for help - before it's too late. You don't have to hit rock-bottom

Vice Admiral Ray Griggs says while the nation's soldiers are undoubtedly warriors, the term comes with traditional baggage. The vice chief

Schemes to block drug competition, without considering the consequences to patients, are a growing trend in the health care industry, US AG says.

Rove McManus says the more people talk about mental illness the better equipped society is to help and he is supporting the ABC's Mental As TV initiative.

Children frequently bullied by their siblings are twice as likely to have depression as young adults, a British study says. LONDON, PAA - Children who are frequently

Young teenagers whose families allow them to drink alcohol may consume more down the track despite parent hopes to the contrary, a study has found.

Bipolar disorder is a common and potentially debilitating psychiatric illness characterized by periods of mania and depression. Bipolar disorder typically manifests

The UN health agency says one person commits suicide every 40 seconds and that it is a major public health problem that must be dealt with.

Researchers have found children with ADHD are more likely to commit crimes during their youth than those without the condition. PERTH, AAP - Children with ADHD

More than a quarter of a million young people in the US who had never smoked a cigarette used e-cigarettes in 2013, a study has found. The

Nurses working at an Adelaide hospital have been offered counselling and support after a patient was charged with the murder of another patient. South Australia

WASHINGTON, AFP - US scientists have identified a gene mutation that appears to be common in people who attempt or commit suicide, a finding that could lead to a blood test