Personality Disorders Archives - The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association

Brittany George February 12, 2015 Mental Health, Personality Disorders

Major Funding Boost for the Treatment of Personality Disorders

In 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…

Brittany George November 11, 2013 15th International Mental Health Conference, Dementia, depression, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, suicide, suicides

15th International Mental Health Conference 2014 Launch

The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association is pleased to announce the 15th International Mental Health Conference will be held at the QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise from Monday 25th to Tuesday 26th August 2014. Optional workshops will be held…

Brittany George August 28, 2013 14th International Mental Health Conference, anxiety, ANZMHa, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, mobile phone app, Personality Disorders, PTSD, smart phone, suicide, suicide prevention

New options and new angles on suicide prevention & support

With new technology comes new opportunities. The proliferation of smart phones, creates an opportunity for the development of mental health specific Apps – both as an adjunct to existing services – giving people another, potentially more independent and discrete option,…

Brittany George August 29, 2011 ANZMHa, New Horizons Enterprises, PD, Personality Disorders

Community mental health services and Non-Government Organisations

With the advent of community mental health services now being provided by Non-Government Organisations, it is becoming evident that we are catching many people with personality disorders. I work for a PHaMS program and previously was with a HASI program…

Brittany George April 21, 2011 Dr Matthew Fisher, Flinders University, Mental Health Research, Personality Disorders

What can health professionals do about social determinants of mental health?

Dr Matthew Fisher Public health research in developed countries consistently demonstrates that rates of the more common forms of mental health disorder increase as one moves down the scale of socioeconomic status, and are significantly higher among socially disadvantaged groups.…

Brittany George April 8, 2011 Dr Mark Ragg, Dr Tanya Ahmed, Government Funding, Personality Disorders, smoking

MYTHS EXPOSED: Stopping smoking does not make your mental illness worse!

Dr Mark Ragg Smoking is more common among people with mental illness than among the general population (32% versus under 20%). However, that broad statement is too simple for a complex situation. There are significant differences in smoking rates between…

Brittany George February 26, 2011 Addiction, depression, Eating Disorders, International Mental Health Conference 2011, Personality Disorders

Depression May Worsen Over Time in Addiction-Prone Women

FRIDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) by — Robert PreidtDepression symptoms increase over time for women in their 30s and 40s who are prone to addiction problems and antisocial behavior, researchers report. The new study looked at how personal history, family…

Brittany George February 10, 2011 depression, Eating Disorders, Flinders Hospital, Government Funding, International Mental Health Conference 2011, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, South Australia, youth

Youth Ask the South Australian Government Not to Close Down Eating Disorder Unit

Young people have asked the South Australian government not to risk their lives by closing an eating disorder unit. As parliament sat for the second time this year, a second protest mounted the steps of parliament house to complain about…

Brittany George December 11, 2010 Funding, Government Funding, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, PRCP Conference 2010

The federal government says it is spending more than ever before on mental health services

The federal government says it is spending more than ever before on mental health services but admits it can do better.Mental Health Minister Mark Butler said the National Mental Health Report 2010 showed total mental health spending by governments and…

Brittany George November 21, 2010 Government Funding, International Mental Health Conference 2011, Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse

US Research – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Report

Researchers of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported on Nov 18 that in 2009, 45 million, or 20 percent, of adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. suffered from some mental disorder or mental illness in…