Schizophrenia
Report
Cognitive remediation in adults living with psychosocial disability: evidence snapshot
This report presents research findings on cognitive remediation in adults living with psychosocial disability.
Literature review
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for major depression and schizophrenia
What does the evidence show about the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients with major depression and/or schizophrenia?
Report
Healthy communities: hospitalisations for mental health conditions and intentional self-harm in 2013–14
This report focuses on the mental health of populations in small areas across Australia. It aims to assist Primary Health Networks and others in making informed decisions about resources required in providing effective primary mental health care.
Briefing paper
Does case management improve outcomes for people with schizophrenia?
The Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines recommend intensive case management for people with first-episode psychosis or an acute relapse of schizophrenia. Often initiated following discharge from hospital or transfer from community-based acute care, case management is a collaborative, community-based program designed to ensure people receive quality health care and integrated support services. Case...
Briefing paper
Are our policies and laws leading to treatment delays for people with schizophrenia?
Under Australian mental health laws, people with schizophrenia can only be involuntarily committed to a mental health facility if they are assessed and it is determined that their illness is making them dangerous to themselves or others.