Catch up on the latest Cochrane news from around Australia and beyond…
New Cochrane review finds promising evidence on the benefits of psychological therapy for aged care residents – one of Australia’s highest risk groups for depression
Medical student relay delivers a new Cochrane review & plenty of practical knowledge
Mindfulness has been growing in popularity across the globe over the past decade, and is increasingly the subject of scientific research into the benefits it may deliver. In 2020, six Monash medical students sought to better understand if and how mindfulness practice could help fellow medical students and junior doctors deal with the many stresses and demands of their studies and chosen profession.
The ABC's All in the Mind explores the latest Cochrane review on antidepressants and young people
New Cochrane review finds little good evidence on safe ways to stop long-term antidepressants
New Cochrane review explores the latest evidence on safe and effective approaches to coming off antidepressants
There are many reasons to undertake a Cochrane review. For the author team behind the new review on safe and effective approaches to stopping antidepressants, the motivating factors were both personal and professional, national and international.
The Guardian Australia covers latest Cochrane review on antidepressant withdrawal
Australians are taking antidepressants longer than necessary because withdrawal and relapse symptoms are similar
Cochrane Author Professor Mieke van Driel explains the latest Cochrane evidence on safe and effective approaches to coming off antidepressants on tonight’s Channel 9 News.