Research by second year medical student April Thompson has found that TikTok's algorithm targets anti-vaccine content to people with an interest in politics. bit.ly/3EA0zej

Our latest restatement of the clear evidence supporting the use of #rTMS in #depression is out this week in the #ANZJP doi.org/10.1177/000486…

Great to see sensitive coverage of the 'hidden' MI, #OCD. Would be good to acknowledge the challenges of existing treatment (and need for new options like #TMS) which are fortunately coming online tinyurl.com/yextwyrz

Amazing tour of the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) facility and supercomputer on campus at #ANU yesterday. Like a sci fi movie but with better art work!

NEW Australasian Psychiatry Journal ONLINE FIRST #OpenAccess @SAGEJournals The prescription of psychedelic therapies in Australia and New Zealand: A brief survey of psychiatrists - Joshua J Berger, Paul B Fitzgerald Paul Fitzgerald 2023 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Mismatch of Evidence and Insurance Coverage Policies in the United States psychiatrist.com/jcp/depression… via @YOUR_TWITTER_HANDLE_HERE

Want to work as a clinical trial coordinator here at ANU in Canberra developing exciting new non invasive brain stim treatments such as #rTMS and #tACS for conditions like #depression ? shorturl.at/cduz5

A first-of-its-kind patient registry in Australia, led by Paul Fitzgerald and team, will inform the effectiveness of using psychedelic substances to treat depression and PTSD.

Health and care workers around the world now have access to a competency framework to support self-care practices among individuals, caregivers, and families. The newly released Self-Care Competency Framework was co-developed by ANU experts and World Health Organization (WHO) who.int/publications/i…

We are currently recruiting a research manager to join our team here at #anu . If you are interested in playing a role developing critical new treatments for important mental health conditions and have experience managing projects and people please see: jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/research-…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD theconversation.com/transcranial-m… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Really exciting new results in really well conducted study led by Dr Perera during her outstanding PhD. Great that she is now leading research to build on this, to try and confirm the findings and improve the methods further. doi.org/10.1155/2023/9…

Looks like it is going to take some time for things to change at #Qantas ! I wonder if this one was ever going to fly?

Really proud to join the academy alongside such a distinguished group of new fellows although unfortunately had to cancel attending the meeting and presentation dinner at the last minute - another COVID impact! aahms.org/news/australia…

Happy to announce my new book, addressing the current state of play on treatments for #depression is available now through all major sellers. It covers the benefits and limitations of #antidepressants, #psychotherapy, #TMS, #ketamine and #psilocybin. shorturl.at/qFGV9

theguardian.com/science/2024/f… “Editors are not fulfilling their roles properly, and peer reviewers are not doing their jobs. And some are being paid large sums of money" In reality, most reviewers (and editors) are doing free work for highly profitable companies, the system is broken

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Check out my latest article: Should meditation come with a warning label? linkedin.com/pulse/should-m… via LinkedIn

If you're in Canberra in early March, please consider coming along to the book launch for Curing Stubborn Depression. There will be lots of discussion of issues to do with #depression, #mentalhealth and new treatments like #tmstherapy and #ketamine. eventbrite.com.au/e/book-launch-…

Our May Focus On features work by ed. Samantha Faulkner, CT6000, Kell Woods, Belinda Cranston, Paul Fitzgerald, Susannah Begbie & more! Check it out here: marion.ink/focus-on @blackinc NewSouth Publishing HarperCollins Aus Barry Scott Penguin Books Aus Hachette Australia Books