Thousands of new mothers have mental health problems according to DSM5
Thousands of new mothers have mental health problems according to a new study. Source:Supplied THOUSANDS of Australian babies are being born to mothers with mental health problems, according to research which highlights the need for early intervention and support. The biggest problems are drugs and alcohol, followed by stress-related disorders, says Dr Melissa O’Donnell, whose team [...]
Fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published
The field of mental health will face its greatest upset in years on Saturday with the publication of the long-awaited and deeply-controversial US manual for…
HSAGlobal signs first Medicare Local for mental health plan – Pulse+IT Magazine
South Eastern Sydney Medicare Local (SESML) has signed an agreement with New Zealand-based clinical software developer HSAGlobal to use its HSAGlobal’s Collaborative Care Management Solution…
Normal or Not? New Psychiatric Manual Stirs Controversy
In the new psychiatric manual, the DSM-5, irritable children who throw frequent temper tantrums can be diagnosed with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. CREDIT: Oleg Kozlov |…
Youth Reach Out for Mental Health Help Online
Young people in distress are more likely to look for mental health help online rather than seek help from a professional, a study has found.…
DSM-5: Mental Health Professionals, Critics Face Off
CHICAGO — In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one’s death can…
Q&A: Temple Grandin on the Autistic Brain
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, was one of the first autistic people…
Connecticut lags in kids’ mental health screening
By Lisa Chedekel - Conn. Health I-Team Writer Selenia Velez remembers the near daily phone calls from the pre-school,…
Task Force Recommends Screening All Adults for Alcohol Misuse
Jimmy Anderson / Getty Images Questions about alcohol use should be a part of regular physical checkups, according…
Mental health champion
ASHLEE Harrison has been applauded for her work with young people across the state after winning the 2013…
