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Glutamate and Dopamine – why it matters in Schizophrenia March 2, 2017

Published in MindCafe February 2017

Dopaminergic theories of schizophrenia predominate most psychopharmacological teaching regarding relevant receptor contributions to mental illness. We ...
Neuroimaging in Schizophrenia April 14, 2015

(The following includes content originally published in mindcafe)

The role of neuroimaging in schizophrenia detection and management is an exciting ...
Flight of Ideas – Death of a Definition March 12, 2015

The term “flight of ideas” is commonly known, but do you know what it actually means? Or where it comes ...
The Carer Appraisal Scale – a new way to communicate. July 18, 2017

One of the commonest complaints of mental health services is a perceived failure of communication between caregivers and clinicians regarding those ...
Carbamazepine for Dementia – the forgotten, and superior, alternative to antipsychotics July 1, 2015

Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) is a catch-all phrase referring to one of many behaviours that patients with ...

The Role of the Father September 3, 2016

A famous study on parenting styles had two groups of psychiatrists being shown the same video clip. In the clip, a man is seen seated reading a newspaper, whilst his child is ...
Analysing Trump: Pitfalls and Professionalism February 21, 2017

No political figure has ever mobilised, and frustrated, the mental health profession as much as President Trump.

Prior to Mr Trump’s inauguration, 3 professors of psychiatry called for a ‘neuropsychiatric evaluation’. Shortly ...
The Carer Appraisal Scale – a new way to communicate. July 18, 2017

One of the commonest complaints of mental health services is a perceived failure of communication between caregivers and clinicians regarding those with mental health issues. With this in mind, a few ...
The RANZCP Psychotherapy Case – how to choose a case June 16, 2015

For psychiatry registrars planning for their long term psychotherapy case – this is a short primer into the world of psychotherapy, as well as some advice ...
Internship: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly August 16, 2015

A little bit of advice to those newly starting their medical careers…

(Published in the Australian Medical Association Newsletter May 2015.)

I had no real interest in medicine when I ...

Post Festive Period is Unrecognised Mental Health Dark Spot January 19, 2015

Sydney Morning Herald Opinion Piece – did you know that Christmas isn’t statistically the worst time of year for mental health? The weeks after, however, are another matter.

Post Festive Period ...
An Easter Message March 24, 2016

The Easter bunny’s origin has been thought to be related to an ancient motif of three hares found in sacred sites throughout Europe and the Middle East. ...
The Santa Clause in Mental Health December 18, 2015

What does mental health literature have to say about talking to kids about Santa Claus?

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/lying-to-the-kids-about-santa-claus-a-psychiatrists-view-20151217-glpn0z.html
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