3 Drivers of Opioid Dependence
Opioid dependence is a chronic, relapsing disease caused by opioids altering the brain’s neurobiology and changing the way someone thinks, feels and...
DSM-5 Criteria: A Tool for Diagnosing Opioid Dependence
In the last decade, drug overdoses have killed more Australians than road-traffic accidents. In fact, in 2019, opioids were involved in over half of...
The very real risks of opioid dependence in Australia
Opioid use is at an all-time high1 with 3 million people using opioids across Australia and 1.9 million estimated to initiate opioids every year2 –...
The Impact of Conversion Practices on Same-Sex Attracted People
Practices that intend to change or suppress an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity are harmful and have complex impacts on survivors....
Digital Health Software Expanding Group Programs for Child Mental Health
Michael, an educator from Canberra, joined the Secret Agent Society (SAS) just six month ago. No – he’s not an actual spy – instead he’s delivering...
Maintaining Eye Health for Mental Health
We all know that maintaining eye health is important, Indeed, potential vision loss is often one of the most feared aspects of ageing. It’s not...
Managing Mental Health Online After a Natural Disaster
The natural world is unpredictable and natural disasters or extreme weather events can create a sense of fear, uncertainty, and loss. Even once the...
Delivering Meaningful Support for Children and Families
The National Psychosocial Support Measure 8-17 Years About the program: Accoras was funded by the Brisbane South PHN to develop and pilot a...
Observing Children and Young People Deepens Our Understanding of Their Behaviour
Observing children and young people is a great way of getting to know them. Be You supports learning communities with practical strategies to gather...
Children's Mental Health & Armed Conflicts | How to Explain War to Kids
Children suffer a lot mentally during war and armed conflicts. It is because they are suddenly exposed to an environment where schools and healthcare...