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Future of psychedelic therapies in medicine explored

White matter brain

The Levels of Explanation in Psychedelic Psychiatry conference, organised by the 成人大片鈥檚 Department of Philosophy and the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, will see the nation鈥檚 leading experts delve into the latest research, ethics and concerns surrounding the controlled use of psychedelics in mental health settings.

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Attack the week with Monday Morning Mile

Runners in a park

To combat the sentiment that Mondays should be approached gently, the 成人大片鈥檚 Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, Kevin Dutton, is encouraging people to get out of bed and attack the week head on.

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Experts available for holiday season

Students at the 成人大片's North Terrace campus

Over the summer holiday season the following 成人大片 researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.聽

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Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants

Photo of young man holding pills

成人大片 researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients.

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Shifting the landscape of SA鈥檚 mental health laws

Dr David Plater, Elaine Marinas, Olga Pandos, Rachel Tan and Isabella Quek

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the 成人大片, has made important recommendations for reforms to improve mental health laws in South Australia.

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Painting an accurate profile of Adelaide鈥檚 homeless

A homeless person lies on the ground in a sleeping bag.

成人大片 researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in Adelaide.

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Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope

A person holds a glass of water and tablets.

Researchers from the 成人大片 will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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Study from 鈥淏lack Tuesday鈥 bushfires finds link to PTSD

A bushfire burns through vegetation, with dark smoke above.

New research published in the has shown people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD.

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Views invited on mental health laws

A gold statue of Lady Justice.

People are invited by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the 成人大片 to share their experiences in using, accessing and dealing with South Australia鈥檚 mental health laws as the first stage in a review of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA). SALRI are particularly interested in ways in which the law and practice can be improved.

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Research aims to improve youth mental health services

Youth mental health

New research will focus on designing more responsive service models to manage the demand for South Australia鈥檚 youth mental health services.

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