New Allied Health MBS Items for RACFs
Extending Mental Health Support For Aged Care Residents During COVID-19 The Australian Government has expanded eligibility requirements for the Better Access initiative to allow aged care residents to access 20 Medicare-subsidised individual psychological services each year. The expansion recognises the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of people in residential
Hastings Macleay Eating Disorder Clinic Pilot Program
Eating disorders are very serious mental illnesses with significant health consequences. People with an eating disorder require integrated mental health and medical interventions at all points of their illness journey. The Hasting Macleay Eating Disorder Clinic aims to provide specialist support to GPs who manage adult patients with moderate to severe eating disorders. Appointments are
Need Help Navigating Online Mental Health Resources?
The ever-expanding world of mental health apps, websites and online programs can be daunting to navigate. To help, the Australian Government has funded the e-Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac) Project, an initiative aiming to increase practitioner awareness and knowledge of Digital Mental Health (dMH). eMHPrac educates and engages health practitioners in dMH with a range
Veterans Recovery Program Treats PTSD and Substance Use
A new, free six-week residential program is aimed at reducing the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) for veterans. The program is free to all previous members of the Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air Force) who meet eligibility criteria. It is being offered as a one-off pilot from 20
Disaster Mental Health Hub
Phoenix Australia has recently launched its Disaster Mental Health Hub. The Hub is a website offering information, resources and training for health professionals to support individuals and communities before, during and after a disaster. Disasters can have a profound impact on our mental health. The hub is designed for workers including general practitioners, specialist mental
Workshops to Help with Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers
The Black Dog Institute is running mental health training for GPs in areas affected by the 2019-20 bushfires, Funded by the Australian Government, the training on the Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD in Emergency Service Workers will be held from February through to June 2021. Demand for the three-hour workshops is high. Anyone interested in
StepCare Service Helping GPs Treat Australians With Anxiety and Depression
The Black Dog Institute’s StepCare Service is an evidence-informed, mental health service. It is designed to integrate easily into a general practice’s workflow and assist GPs to provide timely, cost-efficient, early intervention and treatment for Australians with anxiety and depression. The Institute aims to have mental health viewed and managed in the same way that
New Recovery App Helps People Overcome Substance Use Issues
A new, free recovery app has been developed for people facing mental health and substance use challenges. A team of mental health and substance treatment experts have developed The Buttery Wellbeing App. The app increases the range of treatment options for people who have not yet entered treatment and those who have recently completed a
Treating Patients With a Work-Related Mental Health Condition
Work-related mental health conditions are the second-most common cause of workers’ compensation, however, these conditions are typically challenging to diagnose and treat. 5 to 10 per cent of people will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. In Australia, most injured workers seek care from their general practitioner. Did you
Mental Health Webinar Recordings Available – Mid North Coast
On 18 and 25 November, Healthy North Coast ran a two-part mental health webinar series that explored the impact of stacked distress in the Mid North Coast community. Factors discussed included, bushfire, drought, flood, housing affordability and, of course, COVID-19. Testimonials “The case discussion approach was great. Everyone knows a Gary or a Susan and
Mental Health Webinar Recordings Available – Northern NSW
On 17 and 24 November, Healthy North Coast ran a two-part mental health webinar series that explored the impact of stacked distress in the Northern NSW community. Factors discussed included, bushfire, drought, flood, housing affordability and, of course, COVID-19. Testimonials “The case discussion approach was great. Everyone knows a Gary or a Susan and I
Webinar Series Examines Community Recovery After Cumulative Distress
The mental health impact of one disaster after another – and how to recognise and deal with it – are the subjects of a two-part webinar series starting next week. The series, Recovery in the Community, will run on 18 November and 25 November from 6.30pm – 8.20pm. GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, mental health nurses,
