mental health

person with headache near christmas tree

Prioritising, avoiding procrastination, decluttering and focusing on the “big picture” are all good things to keep in mind.

Scientia Professor Helen Christensen and Professor Alta Schutte

Projects that will improve hypertension treatments and use AI to personalise mental health treatments have received NHMRC funding.

Syringe labelled 'ketamine'

A case study on ketamine reveals systemic barriers that prevent repurposing existing low-cost drugs like ketamine for treatment-resistant depression.

Photo of teenage boy sitting in classroom with two female classmates in background

The research sheds light on the biological basis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

medical bed on wheels in the hospital corridor

New research suggests close to one in three deaths in inpatient psychiatric care in New South Wales were due to self-harm or potentially avoidable medical conditions.

Marianne Wobke leads a workshop called The Road Trip

The arts festival in Warwick, Queensland, curated by UNSW Sydney researchers, brought hope to people dealing with the devastating impact of youth suicide.

Jackie Curtis

An NHMRC research grant awarded to UNSW Conjoint Professor Jackie Curtis aims to revolutionise high quality physical health care for people with severe mental illness.

Festival of Care

A festival of arts-based interventions offers techniques to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of hospital staff.

Shadow of teenage girl crying

Artificial intelligence can help to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm, according to new research from UNSW Sydney.

A woman with eyes closed and wearing a blue jacket leans against a wall showing her reflection

Psychiatrists rely on guidelines to prescribe medication for bipolar disorders. But beyond side-effects and clinical trials, ‘real-world’ effectiveness should be considered thoughtfully.

Pages