Tuesday 09 February, 2010This week

No role for psychiatrists in torture

04/02/2010 | Mental health professionals are far less capable than human rights experts in making judgements about acceptable interrogation practices, Australian psychiatrists say.

'Befriending' reduces depressive symptoms and distress

04/02/2010 | The low-key psychological intervention of 'befriending' can modestly reduce emotional distress and depressive symptoms, a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials has concluded.

Antipsychotic given green light for teens

04/02/2010 | The Australian Drug Evaluation Committee has backed an application for an antipsychotic drug to be approved for use in children with schizophrenia.