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Could obesity drugs ease anxiety and depression?

Written by Gary Finnegan | 15 Apr 2026

GLP-1 medications are associated with a reduced need for psychiatric hospital care and fewer employee sick days. They also appear to lower the risk of substance use disorders…. read more.

No evidence to suggest medicinal cannabis is effective for depression, anxiety or PTSD: research

Written by Charlie King | 22 Mar 2026

A landmark Lancet Psychiatry paper published today – the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range of mental health conditions – found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is… read more.

Food insecurity impacts employees’ productivity

Written by Charlie King | 27 Feb 2026

Food insecurity can increase anxiety and undermine employees at work, but workplace programs to address it can improve job outcomes, according to research published by the American Psychological… read more.

Teachers’ depression, anxiety and stress at three times the national norm: new study

Written by Charlie King | 29 Aug 2025

Nine out of 10 Australian teachers are experiencing severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable, says UNSW Sydney research. A new study from researchers at… read more.

Cannabis shows potential for treating insomnia

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 28 Aug 2025

Over an 18-month period, patients suffering with insomnia who were treated with cannabis- based medical products reported improvement in sleep. The findings were published on Aug. 27, 2025… read more.

What are the impacts of acute and chronic stress on mental health?

Written by Charlie King | 24 Aug 2025

A study analyses the negative effects of stress on the brains of male and female rats and concludes that acute stress induces anxiety-like behaviors, especially in males, while… read more.

Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Written by Charlie King | 24 Dec 2024

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our… read more.

Do abortion policy changes affect young women’s mental health?

Written by Charlie King | 22 Nov 2024

After the June 2022 US Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban abortion, women of childbearing age in states where abortion became illegal reported increased rates of… read more.

Chronic pain can be predicted within three days of an injury

Written by Charlie King | 29 Oct 2024

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross ‘talk’ between two… read more.

Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk

Written by Charlie King | 10 Oct 2024

A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk – and could be implemented… read more.

More than one-third of adults with medical debt and depression or anxiety delayed mental health care in previous 12 months

Written by Charlie King | 9 Aug 2024

Medical debt is significantly more prevalent among adults with depression or anxiety compared to adults without these mental disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at… read more.

Study finds gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain

Written by Charlie King | 2 Aug 2024

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression than people without chronic pain, yet… read more.

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