Major depression fluctuates during and after pregnancy but has the highest prevalence 2 weeks after giving birth, a University of Queensland study has found.

We all know physical pain can have a direct impact on how you feel mentally. But when that pain becomes chronic, lasting months and years with no clear diagnosis, it can have a devastating effect on mental health.

With an impressive career spanning more than four decades, Professor John McGrath has shown a remarkable dedication to improving the lives of people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.

For the first time in a decade, a new set of clinical guidelines for schizophrenia care in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand has been published to reflect new evidence and approaches to treatment.