Published on ABC Radio Australia, Updated 24 March 2015, 10:50 AEDT by medical reporter Sophie Scott Thousands of Australians seeking help for mental health problems face growing uncertainty because ongoing federal funding for hundreds of...
Read moreUNSW Australia released 17 March 2015, Author Dan Wheelahan Men who feel suicidal often display distinctive warning signs, offering those closest to them significant opportunities to intervene, a study by UNSW researchers at the Black Dog...
Read moreProfessor Harvey Whiteford and Dr Alize Ferrari to present Burden due to mental and substance use disorders: An analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013 at the 16th International Mental Health Conference being held at QT Hotel...
Read moreThe largest ever study into mental health services in Australia has found that people in poorer areas are missing out on comprehensive care, with many unable to see a psychiatrist or psychologist for help. Experts say the findings published today...
Read moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs has announced new arrangements designed to make it easier for veterans to access mental health support. Currently, veterans and eligible current and former members of the Australian Defence Force are able to...
Read morePeople with a mental illness don’t just need services specifically related to mental health, they may also be using other services such as housing, employment, government or even justice. That’s why it’s important that all of...
Read moreNEW funding to boost training on mental health for youth workers in regional and rural areas across the State will improve the lives of thousands of young people across NSW, and likely prevent significant numbers of youth suicides, says the NSW...
Read moreMental health and wellbeing is the number one challenge facing organisations, according to a survey of safety and environmental workers conducted by safesearch. The survey of 1,200 HSE individuals across 133 organisations is in its ninth year...
Read moreThe 16th International Mental Health Conference will be held at the QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise from 12 – 14 August 2015. The conference theme “Mental Health Future For All” will address the broad spectrum of mental disorders including Anxiety...
Read moreIn December 2014, the NSW Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Jai Rowell announced a $115 million funding boost to mental health services in NSW. On 20 January 2015 at Sutherland Hospital he announced that the package would include $1.8 million...
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