PSYCH INSIGHTS

 Dr Sanil Rege

March 21, 2019

Time to read: 11–14 minutes

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and locomotor hyperactivity.

The prevalence of ADHD i...

 Dr Shuichi Suetani

March 20, 2019

Time to read: 4 minutes

It’s been about a year since I finished my training. Although I never felt that competent, I’ve had some time to reflect on the five years I spent t...

 Prof David Castle

February 25, 2019

Time to read: 14–17 minutes

The recent publication of the RANZCP Guidelines for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders (henceforward ‘the guidelines’) affords an ...

 Dr Sanil Rege

February 9, 2019

Time to read: 8 minutes

Lithium is a unique agent that has been used for over half a century for the treatment of bipolar affective disorder.  Lithium has compelling evidence ...

 Dr Vinay Lakra

January 21, 2019

Time to read: 8 minutes

Dr Vinay Lakra is the Deputy Chief Psychiatrist of Victoria and Clinical Director of the North West Area Mental Health Service, North Western Mental Hea...

 Dr Sanil Rege

January 13, 2019

Time to read: 7 minutes

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the use of the synthetic stimulant, methamphetamine, particularly in its crystalline form.

Advances...