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Opioids and cannabis use

Opioids and cannabis use

Opioid and cannabis use disorders are a major concern worldwide, constituting almost 80 per cent of all illicit drug use disorders. Their co-occurrence is of particular concern to clinicians and public health officials, especially with a backdrop of opioid harms and...
Is mental health declining over generations?

Is mental health declining over generations?

Recent data from several countries, including Australia, indicate a notable trend of declining mental health, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. In Australia, this trend is particularly evident in the increasing rates of mental and behavioural issues as reported in...
Effects of day and night light exposures on mental health

Effects of day and night light exposures on mental health

According to the Black Dog Institute, one in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. The importance of seeking out a healthy (and non-sunburning) level of sunlight in the day is well known, with multiple studies showing those who get...
Does tracing relatives help predict coeliac disease?

Does tracing relatives help predict coeliac disease?

Many people with coeliac disease are thought to be undiagnosed or diagnosed late, especially children. It can be a challenging disease to detect, which means researchers are looking for innovative ways of picking it up. In this study, researchers in Brisbane wanted to...