ABC Health Matters Mental Health Page
Offers articles on mental health topics, discussions, fact files and links to radio programs.
www.abc.net.au
Offers articles on mental health topics, discussions, fact files and links to radio programs.
www.abc.net.au
ABC - Health Matters
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
An information guide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health including fact sheets, resources and site links.
http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au/atsi/index.php
An information guide to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health including fact sheets, resources and site links.
http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au/atsi/index.php
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
Postal Address
C/- Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
Postal Address
C/- Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
- Phone: (08) 8201 7670
- Fax: (08) 8201 7673
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health Programs
Aims to bring quality education and research programmes to all rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. Accesses collective knowledge and expertise of universities, area mental health services and resources in rural communities of NSW.
www.crrmh.com.au
Aims to bring quality education and research programmes to all rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. Accesses collective knowledge and expertise of universities, area mental health services and resources in rural communities of NSW.
www.crrmh.com.au
Community Based Mental Health Program
Offers $45.2 million over five years (2007-11) for funding support to families, children and young people affected by mental illness through a diverse range of programs.
www.facsia.gov.au
Offers $45.2 million over five years (2007-11) for funding support to families, children and young people affected by mental illness through a diverse range of programs.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Drugs and Mental Illness
Information about the link between mental illness and drug use and where to get help.
http://www.sane.org/information/factsheets/drugs_and_mental_illness.html
Information about the link between mental illness and drug use and where to get help.
http://www.sane.org/information/factsheets/drugs_and_mental_illness.html
Sane Australia
www.sane.org
Postal Address
PO Box 226
South Melbourne VIC 3205
www.sane.org
Postal Address
PO Box 226
South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
Effective Communication
Information about effective communication with a mentally ill person including verbal and non verbal communication.
http://www.schizophrenia.org.au/pdfs/Effective%20Communications.pdf
Information about effective communication with a mentally ill person including verbal and non verbal communication.
http://www.schizophrenia.org.au/pdfs/Effective%20Communications.pdf
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
www.schizophrenia.org.au
PO Box 844
Marleston SA 5033
www.schizophrenia.org.au
PO Box 844
Marleston SA 5033
- Fax: 08 8221 5159
Emotional Wellbeing
Information about maintaining emotional wellbeing through attitude, lifestyle and emotion.
http://www.tetleywellbeing4life.com.au/html/emotional.asp
Information about maintaining emotional wellbeing through attitude, lifestyle and emotion.
http://www.tetleywellbeing4life.com.au/html/emotional.asp
Enhancing Youth Pathways - Mental Health Initiative
Aims to assist the most at-risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. Services will also be enhanced to assist young people who may be experiencing mental health issues.
www.dest.gov.au
Aims to assist the most at-risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. Services will also be enhanced to assist young people who may be experiencing mental health issues.
www.dest.gov.au
Health Insite Mental Health A-Z Directory
An A-Z directory of terms related to mental health, leading to links with further information.
www.healthinsite.gov.au
An A-Z directory of terms related to mental health, leading to links with further information.
www.healthinsite.gov.au
HealthInsite
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/
Department of Health and Ageing, MDP 2, GPO Box 9848,
Canberra ACT 2602
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/
Department of Health and Ageing, MDP 2, GPO Box 9848,
Canberra ACT 2602
- Phone: 03 6289 8488
- Fax: 03 6289 5673
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Page
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
Key Issues in Mental Health
This web page describes key issues in mental health in Australia and provides links to mental health publications.
www.mhca.org.au/AboutMentalHealth/factsheets/KeyIssues.html
This web page describes key issues in mental health in Australia and provides links to mental health publications.
www.mhca.org.au/AboutMentalHealth/factsheets/KeyIssues.html
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
www.mhca.org.au
Postal Address
PO Box 174
DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600
www.mhca.org.au
Postal Address
PO Box 174
DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600
- Phone: (02) 6285 3100
- Fax: (02) 6285 2166
Melody and Mental Illness
An article about the benefits of music for those suffering from a mental illness and the effect of a mental illness on music and recognition of a mentally ill persons work.
http://www.actnow.com.au/Opinion/Melody__Mental_Illness.aspx
An article about the benefits of music for those suffering from a mental illness and the effect of a mental illness on music and recognition of a mentally ill persons work.
http://www.actnow.com.au/Opinion/Melody__Mental_Illness.aspx
Mental Health Association NSW Factsheets
Factsheets available to download on mental health topics and illnesses.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
Factsheets available to download on mental health topics and illnesses.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
Mental Health Association of NSW
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
Level 5
80 William St
East Sydney NSW 2011
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
Level 5
80 William St
East Sydney NSW 2011
- Phone: 02 9339 6000
- Fax: 02 9339 6066
- Local Call fron NSW only: 1300 794 991
Mental Health Centre
An online mental health centre that includes information about mental health symptoms, medications and treatments.
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?Section=mentalhealth
An online mental health centre that includes information about mental health symptoms, medications and treatments.
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?Section=mentalhealth
My Dr
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
- Phone: 02 9902 7700
- Fax: 02 9902 7701
Mental Health Respite Program
Offers a range of flexible respite options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with intellectual disability. Specific priority will be given to older carers.
www.facsia.gov.au
Offers a range of flexible respite options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with intellectual disability. Specific priority will be given to older carers.
www.facsia.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
www.facs.gov.au
Street Address
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive)
Greenway ACT 2900
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Mental Illness Treatments
Information about mental illness treatment including assessment, the role of practioners and medication.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Mental_illness_treatments?OpenDocument
Information about mental illness treatment including assessment, the role of practioners and medication.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Mental_illness_treatments?OpenDocument
My Dr
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
www.mydr.com.au
My Dr
Locked Bag 3000
St Leonards NSW 1590
- Phone: 02 9902 7700
- Fax: 02 9902 7701
MJA Mental Health Information Centre
An information guide to mental health disorders and treatment designed for doctors and mental health care providers.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/mentalhealth/index.html
An information guide to mental health disorders and treatment designed for doctors and mental health care providers.
http://www.mja.com.au/public/mentalhealth/index.html
Medical Journal of Australia
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
www.mja.com.au
AMPCo
Level 2
26-32 Pyrmont Bridge Rd
Pyrmont NSW 2009
- Phone: 02 9562 6666
- Fax: 02 9562 6699
National Mental Health Initiatives for Children and Young People
These initiatives are supported by the Australian Government in recognition that children and young people are at particular risk of developing mental health problems. Programs include Ybblue, Headspace: National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Mind Matters, KidsMatter and early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.
www.health.gov.au
These initiatives are supported by the Australian Government in recognition that children and young people are at particular risk of developing mental health problems. Programs include Ybblue, Headspace: National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Mind Matters, KidsMatter and early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.
www.health.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
National Suicide Prevention Initiatives
National suicide prevention initiatives supported by the Australian Government. This resource provides links to information and programs about strategies for suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Initiatives
National suicide prevention initiatives supported by the Australian Government. This resource provides links to information and programs about strategies for suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Initiatives
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Post Natal Depression
A fact sheet detailing the symptoms and causes of post natal depression and how to get help for post natal depression, particularly for women in South Australia.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=141&id=1537
A fact sheet detailing the symptoms and causes of post natal depression and how to get help for post natal depression, particularly for women in South Australia.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=141&id=1537
Child and Youth Health
www.cyh.com
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
www.cyh.com
295 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
- Phone: 08 8303 1500
- Fax: 08 8303 1656
Psychological Treatments for Mental Illness
Information about different types of psychological treaments and how they help mental illness.
http://www.sane.org/information/factsheets/psychological_treatments.html
Information about different types of psychological treaments and how they help mental illness.
http://www.sane.org/information/factsheets/psychological_treatments.html
Sane Australia
www.sane.org
Postal Address
PO Box 226
South Melbourne VIC 3205
www.sane.org
Postal Address
PO Box 226
South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
Sane Australia - Schizophrenia page
This webpage explains Schizophrenia, what it is, how it is treated, who are affected and where to get further information.
www.sane.org/information/factsheets/schizophrenia.html
This webpage explains Schizophrenia, what it is, how it is treated, who are affected and where to get further information.
www.sane.org/information/factsheets/schizophrenia.html
Sane Australia
www.sane.org
Postal Address
PO Box 226
South Melbourne VIC 3205
www.sane.org
Postal Address
PO Box 226
South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
Subjective Quality of Life: Carers of People with Mental Illness Paper
This paper investigates the quality of life of carers who care for people with a mental illness. The study was conducted by Rachel Cousins under Professor Robert Cummins at the School of Psychology, Deakin University.
http://acqol.deakin.edu.au/Conferences/abstracts_papers/rachael_cousins.htm
This paper investigates the quality of life of carers who care for people with a mental illness. The study was conducted by Rachel Cousins under Professor Robert Cummins at the School of Psychology, Deakin University.
http://acqol.deakin.edu.au/Conferences/abstracts_papers/rachael_cousins.htm
Suicide and Mental Health in Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas
Information about suicide rates amoung men and women in different areas and preventative strategies.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.363
Information about suicide rates amoung men and women in different areas and preventative strategies.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.363
beyondblue
www.beyondblue.org.au
Postal Address
PO Box 6100
Hawthorn West VIC 3122
www.beyondblue.org.au
Postal Address
PO Box 6100
Hawthorn West VIC 3122
- Free Call: 1300 224 636
Treating Mental Illness Through Art Therapy
Transcript of a stateline report into the treatment of mental illness through Art Therapy.
http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/wa/content/2006/s1677324.htm
Transcript of a stateline report into the treatment of mental illness through Art Therapy.
http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/wa/content/2006/s1677324.htm
ABC - News Stories
Types of Therapy
Information about what is involoved in different types of counselling and psychotherapy.
http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/modalities.php
Information about what is involoved in different types of counselling and psychotherapy.
http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/modalities.php
Good Therapy Australia
www.goodtherapy.com.au
PO Box 65
Avoca Beach NSW 2251
www.goodtherapy.com.au
PO Box 65
Avoca Beach NSW 2251
- Phone: 02 4382 6269
- Fax: 02 4382 6266
Victoria's Mental Health Services
Information about mental health care and services available in Victoria.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/
Information about mental health care and services available in Victoria.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/
Victorian Government Health Information
www.health.vic.gov.au
hnp.dhs.vic.gov.au
50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000 0
www.health.vic.gov.au
hnp.dhs.vic.gov.au
50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000 0
- Telephone: 1300 650 172
- Telephone: (03) 9096 9960