Do you treat patients with borderline personality disorder?
Spectrum’s new book, Borderline Personality Disorder – A Practical Guide for General Practitioners, is an educational resource for general practitioners who treat patients with borderline personality disorder. ‘This succinct readable text is an excellent and timely addition to the library of educational resources and education for all practitioners – especially for students and registrars seeking
North Coast National Suicide Prevention Trial
Healthy North Coast has undertaken an evaluation of suicide prevention activities across local sites. Our report is now available (PDF). The Australian Government has outlined a range of suicide prevention reforms to reduce the prevalence of suicide. Key among the reform is the investment in the National Suicide Prevention Trial, which is taking place in
New online Mental Health Practitioner Directory launches
The new online Mid and North Coast Mental Health Practitioner Directory was launched this week. The directory will be a useful resource for GPs, specialists and allied health workers seeking localised referral pathways for patients with mental health support needs. The directory will also be invaluable to local councils, community organisations and the broader health
Proposals sought for new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives
Healthy North Coast is requesting proposals for the following Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives. Jarjum Mental Health Service – Richmond Valley area  We are seeking Aboriginal organisations to provide: an Aboriginal child mental health service that has a multifaceted approach to the provision of a community-based, therapeutic support service for Aboriginal
Infant and child mental health assessment course for GPs
Emerging Minds has launched a new online course to assist general practitioners with identification, assessment, care planning and support for children aged 0–5 who are at risk of or experiencing mental health difficulties. As you progress through this course, you will be able to: list the key strengths and vulnerabilities that influence infant and early
New online Mental Health Practitioner Directory launches on Monday
The new online Mid and North Coast Mental Health Practitioner Directory is launching on Monday 25 October 2021. The directory will be a useful resource for GPs, specialists and allied health workers seeking localised referral pathways for patients with mental health support needs. The directory will also be invaluable to local councils, community organisations and
New suicide aftercare service
Wesley LifeForce Aftercare offers psychosocial support to people who are at risk or who have previously attempted suicide in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area. In 2019, 3,318 people were lost to suicide in Australia. 29,434 people were hospitalised due to intentional self-harm. In NSW, 937 people died of suicide and 6,947 people were hospitalised
Four-week rehabilitation program at The Buttery Private
The Buttery Private is a social enterprise of The Buttery, a not-for-profit organisation that has been helping people with alcohol and other drugs misuse and mental health issues for nearly 50 years. The Buttery Private is offering an evidence-based program for people experiencing: mental ill-health depression anxiety drug addiction alcohol addiction and other addiction trauma
Are you interested in working with headspace?
Our North Coast headspace centres are always on the lookout for new private providers to join their teams. headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their
Grief and trauma support and advice for the aged care sector
COVID-19 has impacted many people living and working in aged care. It’s okay to seek help. The Australian Government has funded mental health, grief, trauma and education experts to produce online resources and training and support you either in-person or on the phone. Support for grief, loss, and bereavement The Australian Centre for Grief and
Free eating disorder training
The Australian Government has funded InsideOut to provide free online eating disorder training for health professionals. Places are limited. Eligibility criteria Clinicians who work in public health services nationally. Clinicians who are eligible to provide services under the eating disorder MBS item numbers. About the course This foundational eLearning training comprehensively addresses the nature, identification,
Suicide prevention service available in Bellingen and Kempsey
Healthy North Coast has provided Social Futures with funding to deliver a support and treatment service for people who are at risk of suicide or self-harm. The Care Connect Service is available to people living in the Kempsey and Bellingen local government areas. Welcoming the collaboration, Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Julie Sturgess said improving
