On the 22nd May 2017, a suicide bombing took place at a pop concert at the Manchester Arena, with the latest […]
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Natural Health Bill a bitter pill – Julia Rucklidge
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, University of Canterbury Clinical psychologist Prof Julia Rucklidge outlines her concerns over legislation to control […]
Continue readingAnorexia study seeks NZ volunteers – In the News
New Zealand scientists are putting the call out for volunteers with, or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, to take part […]
Continue readingNZ Police to carry Tasers – Expert reaction
The New Zealand Police this morning announced that all frontline response staff will routinely carry Tasers. Police Commissioner Mike Bush […]
Continue readingSynthetic cannabis restrictions linked to decreased psychiatric patients
When new laws restricted the availability of synthetic cannabis in 2013 the number of people needing emergency psychiatric services after using synthetic […]
Continue readingBiological marker for depression in teens – experts respond
Teenage boys who show a combination of depressive symptoms and elevated levels of the ‘stress hormone’ cortisol are up to […]
Continue readingGlobal burden of mental disorders and illicit drug use – experts respond
Mental health and substance abuse disorders were the leading cause of non-fatal illness worldwide in 2010, according to a new […]
Continue readingA blood test for suicide risk? – experts respond
Researchers have identified series of blood biomarkers that they believe may help to identify individuals at risk of attempting suicide, […]
Continue readingThe DSM-5 and redefining mental illnesses – experts respond
The latest edition of the manual defining criteria for mental illness is set to have a major impact on how […]
Continue readingShooting in the US state of Connecticut – Expert response
The shooting of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has left many wondering how […]
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