Psych Scene
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We provide psychiatry education for Psychiatrists, GPs & Mental Health Practitioners.
If you or your organisation are looking for education that bridges research and day-to-day clinical decision-making, we’d love to talk.
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psychscene.co
December 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If you or your organisation are looking for education that bridges research and day-to-day clinical decision-making, we’d love to talk.
Get in touch using the link below:
Get in touch using the link below:
This institution alone represents 30 clinicians engaging in structured, evidence-based learning.
This matters because it reflects what the Academy was built for:
practical, clinically relevant education that translates directly into real-world practice grounded in evidence, not theory alone.
This matters because it reflects what the Academy was built for:
practical, clinically relevant education that translates directly into real-world practice grounded in evidence, not theory alone.
December 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This institution alone represents 30 clinicians engaging in structured, evidence-based learning.
This matters because it reflects what the Academy was built for:
practical, clinically relevant education that translates directly into real-world practice grounded in evidence, not theory alone.
This matters because it reflects what the Academy was built for:
practical, clinically relevant education that translates directly into real-world practice grounded in evidence, not theory alone.
ASD isn’t just genes—and it isn’t just the gut.
Real care hinges on a careful developmental history, a social-communication profile, and clear specifiers/differentials. Get the step-by-step in our course “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder” using the link below:
Real care hinges on a careful developmental history, a social-communication profile, and clear specifiers/differentials. Get the step-by-step in our course “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder” using the link below:
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis with Dr James Shelly
Dive into the intricate landscape of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnosis with this comprehensive course designed for mental health professionals, doctors and health practitioners. Explore key concepts, clinical criteria, developmental history-taking, social and emotional reciprocity assessment, comorbidities, and effective interventions. Equip yourself to adeptly navigate ASD clinical assessment and intervention.
psychscene.co
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
ASD isn’t just genes—and it isn’t just the gut.
Real care hinges on a careful developmental history, a social-communication profile, and clear specifiers/differentials. Get the step-by-step in our course “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder” using the link below:
Real care hinges on a careful developmental history, a social-communication profile, and clear specifiers/differentials. Get the step-by-step in our course “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder” using the link below:
Psych Scene Tip:
If behaviour worsens after antibiotics or intercurrent illness, run a simple diary (stool, diet, sleep, distress).
Patterns emerge fast and are often actionable.
If behaviour worsens after antibiotics or intercurrent illness, run a simple diary (stool, diet, sleep, distress).
Patterns emerge fast and are often actionable.
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Psych Scene Tip:
If behaviour worsens after antibiotics or intercurrent illness, run a simple diary (stool, diet, sleep, distress).
Patterns emerge fast and are often actionable.
If behaviour worsens after antibiotics or intercurrent illness, run a simple diary (stool, diet, sleep, distress).
Patterns emerge fast and are often actionable.
Practical Tips for Practice
• Ask about stools, pain, feeding selectivity and sleep at every review
• Fix constipation first; aim for fibre-forward, protein-adequate diets
• Avoid unnecessary antibiotics
• Coordinate with paediatrics/gastro; track behaviour alongside GI change for two weeks.
• Ask about stools, pain, feeding selectivity and sleep at every review
• Fix constipation first; aim for fibre-forward, protein-adequate diets
• Avoid unnecessary antibiotics
• Coordinate with paediatrics/gastro; track behaviour alongside GI change for two weeks.
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Practical Tips for Practice
• Ask about stools, pain, feeding selectivity and sleep at every review
• Fix constipation first; aim for fibre-forward, protein-adequate diets
• Avoid unnecessary antibiotics
• Coordinate with paediatrics/gastro; track behaviour alongside GI change for two weeks.
• Ask about stools, pain, feeding selectivity and sleep at every review
• Fix constipation first; aim for fibre-forward, protein-adequate diets
• Avoid unnecessary antibiotics
• Coordinate with paediatrics/gastro; track behaviour alongside GI change for two weeks.
FMT/MTT
Early open-label results are promising for GI outcomes, but protocols, donors and safety are critical.
Keep it to research settings or specialist centres until guidelines mature.
Early open-label results are promising for GI outcomes, but protocols, donors and safety are critical.
Keep it to research settings or specialist centres until guidelines mature.
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
FMT/MTT
Early open-label results are promising for GI outcomes, but protocols, donors and safety are critical.
Keep it to research settings or specialist centres until guidelines mature.
Early open-label results are promising for GI outcomes, but protocols, donors and safety are critical.
Keep it to research settings or specialist centres until guidelines mature.
Some small studies show better GI comfort and occasional behavioural gains, but effects are strain-specific and inconsistent.
Position as an adjunct for GI targets, with shared decision-making and clear expectations.
Position as an adjunct for GI targets, with shared decision-making and clear expectations.
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Some small studies show better GI comfort and occasional behavioural gains, but effects are strain-specific and inconsistent.
Position as an adjunct for GI targets, with shared decision-making and clear expectations.
Position as an adjunct for GI targets, with shared decision-making and clear expectations.
Patterns linking diet, microbes (e.g., Prevotella/Bifidobacterium/Desulfovibrio/Bacteroides) and cytokines (IL-6) to brain pathways are emerging.
They’re real but heterogeneous—use them to guide curiosity, not certainty.
They’re real but heterogeneous—use them to guide curiosity, not certainty.
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Patterns linking diet, microbes (e.g., Prevotella/Bifidobacterium/Desulfovibrio/Bacteroides) and cytokines (IL-6) to brain pathways are emerging.
They’re real but heterogeneous—use them to guide curiosity, not certainty.
They’re real but heterogeneous—use them to guide curiosity, not certainty.
GI symptoms are common in autistic children and often track with behaviour.
Treating constipation, reflux and pain isn’t “cosmetic”, comfort improves function, learning and family life. [Korteniemi 2023]
Treating constipation, reflux and pain isn’t “cosmetic”, comfort improves function, learning and family life. [Korteniemi 2023]
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
GI symptoms are common in autistic children and often track with behaviour.
Treating constipation, reflux and pain isn’t “cosmetic”, comfort improves function, learning and family life. [Korteniemi 2023]
Treating constipation, reflux and pain isn’t “cosmetic”, comfort improves function, learning and family life. [Korteniemi 2023]
If the gut barrier is leaky and inflammation rises, microbial signals (SCFAs, phenolics, LPS) travel via immune and vagal routes, altering brain-relevant pathways.
For some children, that means more irritability, poorer sleep and harder days. [Li 2017]
For some children, that means more irritability, poorer sleep and harder days. [Li 2017]
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If the gut barrier is leaky and inflammation rises, microbial signals (SCFAs, phenolics, LPS) travel via immune and vagal routes, altering brain-relevant pathways.
For some children, that means more irritability, poorer sleep and harder days. [Li 2017]
For some children, that means more irritability, poorer sleep and harder days. [Li 2017]
ASD is highly heritable, but early life nudges—delivery mode, feeding, antibiotics, maternal metabolic health—can shift the microbiome and immune tone.
Think genes × environment, not either/or. [Yassour 2016]
Think genes × environment, not either/or. [Yassour 2016]
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
ASD is highly heritable, but early life nudges—delivery mode, feeding, antibiotics, maternal metabolic health—can shift the microbiome and immune tone.
Think genes × environment, not either/or. [Yassour 2016]
Think genes × environment, not either/or. [Yassour 2016]
Completing accredited FPS-ST (after MHST Level 1) enables GPs in Australia to apply to GPMHSC to become registered providers of Focussed Psychological Strategies, enroll now using the link below:
Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training for GPs - General Practice - (RACGP Accredited)
Empower your healthcare journey with Focussed Psychological Strategies. This course is a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals, offering evidence-based skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Dive into interactive modules, progressing from theory to practical applications, and gain expertise to seamlessly integrate psychological therapy into patient care.
psychscene.co
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Completing accredited FPS-ST (after MHST Level 1) enables GPs in Australia to apply to GPMHSC to become registered providers of Focussed Psychological Strategies, enroll now using the link below:
The FPS-ST helps you gain expertise in skills-based modules, blending theory with interactive activities and ensuring a seamless transition from foundational knowledge to practical application.
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The FPS-ST helps you gain expertise in skills-based modules, blending theory with interactive activities and ensuring a seamless transition from foundational knowledge to practical application.
This course explores key DBT principles, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Earn 7 CPD hours and recognise the principles and benefits of DBT in a clinical setting.
Earn 7 CPD hours and recognise the principles and benefits of DBT in a clinical setting.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Explore the core principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Clinicians. This course provides you with valuable tools to effectively manage emotional dysregulation in patients, fostering better therapeutic outcomes. Enrol today to enhance your clinical expertise and treatment approaches.
psychscene.co
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
This course explores key DBT principles, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Earn 7 CPD hours and recognise the principles and benefits of DBT in a clinical setting.
Earn 7 CPD hours and recognise the principles and benefits of DBT in a clinical setting.
It includes 13 modules, 5 CPD hours, and self-accreditation with the RANZCP and RACGP.
Start learning today:
Start learning today:
Complex Mood Disorders: Diagnostic Precision and Advanced Management
Enhance your clinical skills in diagnosing and managing complex mood disorders. This CPD-accredited curriculum explores melancholic, psychotic, and mixed-feature depression through in-depth modules. Gain diagnostic clarity and therapeutic confidence through expert-led content and practical, case-based learning.
psychscene.co
November 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
It includes 13 modules, 5 CPD hours, and self-accreditation with the RANZCP and RACGP.
Start learning today:
Start learning today:
In this course, you will learn how to:
-Explain key features and impacts of melancholic and psychotic depression
-Accurately diagnose both conditions
-Discuss treatment and management options
-Diagnose major depressive disorder with mixed features (DMX)
-Explain key features and impacts of melancholic and psychotic depression
-Accurately diagnose both conditions
-Discuss treatment and management options
-Diagnose major depressive disorder with mixed features (DMX)
November 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
In this course, you will learn how to:
-Explain key features and impacts of melancholic and psychotic depression
-Accurately diagnose both conditions
-Discuss treatment and management options
-Diagnose major depressive disorder with mixed features (DMX)
-Explain key features and impacts of melancholic and psychotic depression
-Accurately diagnose both conditions
-Discuss treatment and management options
-Diagnose major depressive disorder with mixed features (DMX)
This advanced on-demand course led by Dr Sanil Rege builds on foundational formulation skills and transitions toward translating diagnostic insights into targeted management strategies.
Enroll now:
Enroll now:
The Art of Strategic Problem Solving in Psychiatry - From Diagnostic Formulation to Management
Master advanced psychiatric problem-solving in Part 2 of this on-demand course with Dr Sanil Rege. Explore neurobiology, psychopharmacology, and integrated treatment approaches to refine diagnostic precision and optimise management of complex psychiatric cases. Enrol now to deepen your expertise.
psychscene.co
November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This advanced on-demand course led by Dr Sanil Rege builds on foundational formulation skills and transitions toward translating diagnostic insights into targeted management strategies.
Enroll now:
Enroll now:
For an in-depth learning on diagnoses of anxiety and other mental disorders, visit The Academy
The Academy by Psych Scene: Learn and Earn Psychiatry CME
Explore dynamic courses and earn psychiatry CME credits while keeping at the forefront of the rapidly evolving psychiatry landscape.
psychscene.co
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
For an in-depth learning on diagnoses of anxiety and other mental disorders, visit The Academy
Summary of Assessment Approach
Is it Anxiety?
Is the Anxiety Severe?
Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
Does it meet the criteria for GAD, PD, or SAD?
Use Clinical Practice Guidelines to plan treatment.
Consider other diagnoses and appropriate referral when necessary.
Is it Anxiety?
Is the Anxiety Severe?
Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
Does it meet the criteria for GAD, PD, or SAD?
Use Clinical Practice Guidelines to plan treatment.
Consider other diagnoses and appropriate referral when necessary.
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Summary of Assessment Approach
Is it Anxiety?
Is the Anxiety Severe?
Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
Does it meet the criteria for GAD, PD, or SAD?
Use Clinical Practice Guidelines to plan treatment.
Consider other diagnoses and appropriate referral when necessary.
Is it Anxiety?
Is the Anxiety Severe?
Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
Does it meet the criteria for GAD, PD, or SAD?
Use Clinical Practice Guidelines to plan treatment.
Consider other diagnoses and appropriate referral when necessary.