Antipsychotic medicines

Antipsychotic medicines can help ease the symptoms of psychosis. Read about why you may need an antipsychotic medicine and possible side effects.

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Medicines for bipolar disorder

There are several types of medicines that can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. Learn more about how medicines for bipolar disorder work.

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Medicines and alcohol

You need to be careful if you drink alcohol when taking some medicines. This includes over-the-counter medicines and herbal remedies. Learn more here.

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Psychosis

Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments

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Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects how you think, feel, behave and understand reality. Learn about symptoms, treatments and getting support.

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Paranoia

Many people feel paranoid at times. Paranoia is when a person believes others are trying to harm them. Read about causes and treatment.

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Antisocial personality disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder are sometimes called 'psychopaths'. They tend to disregard the law or other people's rights.

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Delirium

Delirium is a sudden change in your thinking or behaviour. It is most common in older people. Find out more about prevention and treatment here.

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Delusions

Read about delusions (false beliefs that someone holds even when they can’t be real), possible causes and how to help someone with delusions.

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Medicines and driving

Some medicines can affect the skills you need to drive safely. Read here to find out how to reduce your risks and stay safe on the road.

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Loss of female libido

It's not unusual for people to lose interest in sex at some stage. Read about a range of physical and psychological factors that can be involved.

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Difficulty reaching female orgasm

Many females don't always orgasm during sexual activity. If this upsets you, find out what you can try to reach orgasm and where you can get help.

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Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the parts of the brain involved in behaviour and language. Learn about FTD symptoms and treatments.

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Lewy body dementias

Lewy body dementias are caused by abnormal protein clumps in the brain that affect memory, thinking, movement and behaviour. Read about the symptoms.

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Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder combines symptoms of a mood disorder and those of schizophrenia. Read on to learn more on symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Can medicines be addictive?

Some medicines can be addictive. You can become dependent on a medicine. Find out the difference. Learn how to avoid becoming addicted to medicines.

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Medicines safety for older people

Older people are at increased risk of medicine-related problems. Learn how to take your medicines safely and what to ask your doctor.

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Accidental overdose of medicine

Accidental overdose of medicine can be very dangerous, but it is preventable. Learn how to avoid overdosing, and what medicines need special care.

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Mental illness

In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get help.

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Gestational diabetes

Learn about the causes, risk factors and potential complications of gestational diabetes, when during pregnancy it occurs, and how it can be managed.

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Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleeping pills are medicines designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the associated risks.

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.

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Personality disorders: an overview

Personality disorder is a long-term pattern of behaviour causing distress and affecting daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment options here.

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Dementia – an overview

Dementia can affect your memory, thinking and behaviour. It has many possible causes. There is no cure but there are ways to live well with dementia.

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