Equally Well: Improving the Physical Health of People Living with Mental Illness
Join us in Albury, NSW from Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 October 2017 for the 9thAustralian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium.
Georgie Harman, CEO of Beyondblue, Discusses "Impacts & Outcomes, Putting People First"
Georgie Harman, CEO of beyondblue will be attending this year's 9th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium this October, discussing this...
Therapy Has Different Forms Than Chatting in a Room
Psychologist Maz Miller used to prescribe fresh air and exercise to her patients all the time, until one day she got tired of talking about it.
How People With Mental Illness Can Weather-Proof Finances for Bumpy Spending Patterns
Melbourne street artist Akemi Ito* once maxed out a credit card in a single day buying $3500 of homewares online.
How Better Designed Therapy Spaces Could Improve Mental Health Treatment
The buildings we inhabit can change the way we feel. That's particularly relevant when designing mental health spaces, and yet there are no real...
The Australian Scientists Cracking the Genetic Code of Clinical Depression
Two-thirds of Australians with clinical depression have used multiple antidepressants to manage their condition, the nation's largest study on...
Mental Health and Homelessness - Housing Coupled with Support Brings Health and Economic Benefits
Mental health problems are far more common among people who are homeless. Not having a safe place to sleep causes further anxiety and stress on top...
Medical Staff Mental Illness: Getting Help With No Fear
An expert advisory committee will examine how regulatory bodies can seek to protect patient safety without discouraging health practitioners from...
An Outline of Recovery Based, Psychology Focussed Therapeutic Groups in an Inpatient Mental Health Unit
The Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) at The Canberra Hospital is an acute inpatient unit that provides treatment for people with severe mental health...
Understanding and Addressing the Causes of Behaviour
Dementia Support Australia (DSA) consultants often find that the smallest changes can have the biggest impact on a person’s wellbeing. Just like they...