Blog posts https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/ en Recommended article: The struggle for academic freedom https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/09/30/recommended-article-the-struggle-for-academic-freedom The CEMH recommends this article written by University staff from Academics for Palestine-SA: September 30 2024 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/09/30/recommended-article-the-struggle-for-academic-freedom Anonymous blog: my experience with involuntary hospitalisation and the harm it causes https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/08/24/anonymous-blog-my-experience-with-involuntary-hospitalisation-and-the-harm-it The author of this contribution wishes to remain anonymous. September 7 2024 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/08/24/anonymous-blog-my-experience-with-involuntary-hospitalisation-and-the-harm-it Podcast: Being good with feelings is more important than feeling good https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/06/26/podcast-being-good-with-feelings-is-more-important-than-feeling-good Jon Jureidini was recently a guest on the Talking Child Development podcast, interviewed by Dr Ruth Schmidt Neven (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Clinical Psychologist). Jon and Ruth spoke about pathologising normal emotions and life experiences, and the importance of addressing social determinants of mental health. June 27 2024 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/06/26/podcast-being-good-with-feelings-is-more-important-than-feeling-good The Good Weekend: Why has everyone suddenly got ADHD? https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/03/16/the-good-weekend-why-has-everyone-suddenly-got-adhd Jon Jureidini was recently interviewed by Amanda Hooton from the Sydney Morning Herald for her article ‘Why has everyone suddenly got ADHD?’ (published in Good Weekend on 09 Mar 2024, available at: https://www.smh.com.au/national/why-has-everyone-suddenly-got-adhd-20240214-p5f4rr.html). March 16 2024 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/03/16/the-good-weekend-why-has-everyone-suddenly-got-adhd The Conversation: Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants? https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/02/09/the-conversation-why-are-so-many-australians-taking-antidepressants Jon Jureidini’s blog titled 'Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?' was published by the Conversation on 9 February 2024. Jon's brief article discusses the current determinants of antidepressant overprescribing in Australia, and risks around their long-term use and withdrawal effects.  February 19 2024 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/02/09/the-conversation-why-are-so-many-australians-taking-antidepressants In my best interests https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/01/22/in-my-best-interests Dave Burnside January 24 2024 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2024/01/22/in-my-best-interests Book Launch: Default Depression by Anthony Smith https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/11/19/book-launch-default-depression-by-anthony-smith The book launch of Default Depression by Anthony Smith took place at Parliament House on 16 November 2023 hosted by Julian Leeser MP. Jon Jureidini introduced the book (watch here), before Julian launched it with a moving speech (watch here). November 24 2023 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/11/19/book-launch-default-depression-by-anthony-smith Senate Inquiry into Assessment and support services for people with ADHD https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/11/19/senate-inquiry-into-assessment-and-support-services-for-people-with-adhd 7th of November 2023 November 24 2023 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/11/19/senate-inquiry-into-assessment-and-support-services-for-people-with-adhd News: Medical Research Future Fund Grant Success https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/10/07/news-medical-research-future-fund-grant-success Prof Jon Jureidini, Dr John Walsh and Dr Melissa Raven have been awarded a MRFF Mental Health Research grant for $904,604 over two years alongside CIA Dr Toby Freeman and his research group (Director of Research at Stretton Health Equity). Funding for the project entitled 'Work and unemployment: vital to effective suicide prevention' will commence on 1 February 2024. October 9 2023 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/10/07/news-medical-research-future-fund-grant-success News: CEMH wins Excellence in Consumer Engagement Award at the RRI Symposium https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/10/07/news-cemh-wins-excellence-in-consumer-engagement-award-at-the-rri-symposium Prof Jureidini, Dr Walsh and Dr Aboustate won the Excellence in Consumer Engagement Award this year at the 2023 Robinson Research Institute Symposium for incorporating lived experience into their work and collaborating with the SA Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy Network (LELAN). October 7 2023 Natalie Aboustate https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/critical-and-ethical-mental-health/news/list/2023/10/07/news-cemh-wins-excellence-in-consumer-engagement-award-at-the-rri-symposium