mental health /newsroom/ en Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025 /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/16/experts-available-for-holiday-season-2024-2025 Over the summer holiday season, the following University of Adelaide researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability. December 22 2024 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/16/experts-available-for-holiday-season-2024-2025 A closer look at predicting psychosis in high-risk young people /newsroom/news/list/2024/09/25/a-closer-look-at-predicting-psychosis-in-high-risk-young-people University of Adelaide researchers have taken a closer look at how to predict transition to psychosis in young people who meet a specific set of subthreshold psychotic symptoms and syndromes, also referred to as ultra-high risk (UHR) criteria. September 26 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/09/25/a-closer-look-at-predicting-psychosis-in-high-risk-young-people Future of psychedelic therapies in medicine explored /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/17/future-of-psychedelic-therapies-in-medicine-explored The Levels of Explanation in Psychedelic Psychiatry conference, organised by the University of Adelaide’s Department of Philosophy and the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, will see the nation’s leading experts delve into the latest research, ethics and concerns surrounding the controlled use of psychedelics in mental health settings. April 18 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/17/future-of-psychedelic-therapies-in-medicine-explored Attack the week with Monday Morning Mile /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/28/attack-the-week-with-monday-morning-mile To combat the sentiment that Mondays should be approached gently, the University of Adelaide’s Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, Kevin Dutton, is encouraging people to get out of bed and attack the week head on. February 28 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/28/attack-the-week-with-monday-morning-mile Experts available for holiday season /newsroom/news/list/2023/12/18/experts-available-for-holiday-season Over the summer holiday season the following University of Adelaide researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.  December 20 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/12/18/experts-available-for-holiday-season Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/29/survey-gathers-insights-into-withdrawal-effects-from-stopping-antidepressants University of Adelaide 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. August 29 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/29/survey-gathers-insights-into-withdrawal-effects-from-stopping-antidepressants Shifting the landscape of SA’s mental health laws /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/19/shifting-the-landscape-of-sas-mental-health-laws The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the University of Adelaide, has made important recommendations for reforms to improve mental health laws in South Australia. April 19 2023 Fiona Crowe /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/19/shifting-the-landscape-of-sas-mental-health-laws Painting an accurate profile of Adelaide’s homeless /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/22/painting-an-accurate-profile-of-adelaides-homeless University of Adelaide researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in Adelaide. December 27 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/22/painting-an-accurate-profile-of-adelaides-homeless Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope /newsroom/news/list/2022/10/28/treatment-resistance-in-mental-health-under-the-microscope volgers from the University of Adelaide will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. October 28 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/10/28/treatment-resistance-in-mental-health-under-the-microscope Study from “Black Tuesday” bushfires finds link to PTSD /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/16/study-from-black-tuesday-bushfires-finds-link-to-ptsd New research published in the Australian Journal of Rural Health 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. August 16 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/16/study-from-black-tuesday-bushfires-finds-link-to-ptsd