FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ian hickie - Caught on Camera

One-size-fits-all approach failing to treat depression

A groundbreaking study reveals new clues about why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, prompting the need for more personalised treatments.

AAP · Jan 15

The child’s first phone dilemma: ‘Parents need to get really involved in this’

When it comes time for a child’s first phone, should parents concerned about smartphones consider ‘dumb’ phones, low-tech mobiles or surveillance apps? Experts share insights on how to introduce the technology

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2025

Funding for depression treatment breaks 30-year drought

A novel approach to treating depression derived from a popular club drug offers hope to tens of thousands of Australians living with the chronic mental illness.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

Rental pressure ‘most concerning’ aspect of inflation picture, treasurer says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

Turnbull government’s $33m grant went to company part-owned by mental health commissioner after lobbying

Exclusive: Funding to Innowell in 2017 without competitive tender was for mental health app and followed months of lobbying by Prof Ian Hickie. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Hickie

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

‘Beyond the evidence’: media reports overhype ketamine’s use as a depression treatment, review finds

Five-year study shows outlets have been exaggerating efficacy, safety and longevity of the drug

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Coercive control law advocate Chris Dahlitz doesn't think proposed bill will solve his battle

A man who has seen the impact coercive control can have says proposed legislation won't be enough to help victims before a violent crime is committed.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

In the regional city of Geelong, parents who have lost children to suicide fear not enough action is being taken

Geelong parents who have lost their children to suicide fear not enough action is being taken. It's a concern echoed by mental health experts, who say despite decades of attention on the sector, stark service gaps still exist outside big cities.

ABC News · Oct 1, 2022

Mental wealth and jobs: without it, we're just pouring water into a leaking bucket

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022

Youth suicide report urges reform to emergency department care for young people in distress

Australia’s national peak body for suicide prevention is calling for alternatives to emergency department care for young people in mental distress.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022