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Psychiatric medication information: A guide to patients & carers” booklet 4th edition (January 2017)
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Detailed information about healthcare professionals & specialised services, including links to valuable resources.
COVID-19
This resource section on Covid19 offers you an abundance of ‘need to know’ links and information.
You are not alone in this, we are all in this together – let’s stay connected during this pandemic and beyond.
Power Neighbourhood House LGBTQIA+
Power Neighbourhood House invites LGBTQIA+. friends and allies over 40yrs to come together. View brochure. Monthly Wed from 5:30pm till...
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service – PDAS
PDAS provides patient-focused clinical advice to various healthcare providers to optimise the safe and efficacious use of psychotropic medicines.
Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, more government support options available.
Translated information about COVID-19
COVID-19 translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, health professionals and industry.
HeadtoHelp support services
HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages. If your mental health is suffering because of the current pandemic, call HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 now.
Have your say
You tell us! Share your mental health experience with others. We would love to hear from consumers, clinicians, carers, and those interested in mental health.
aSMILE is a place for those learning those sharing and those caring about mental health
Management of medication
Management of medication
Medications can make a big difference and help treat your condition if they are taken correctly.
Popular resource
Psychiatric medication information A guide to patients & carers” booklet 4th edition (January 2017). A comprehensive guide from St Vincent’s Hospital & The University of Melbourne.
When you are feeling unwell
If you or someone you know is feeling unwell, there are a number of things you can do.
FAQs including the assessment process. what is it like being in hospital, if you are in hospital under the Mental Health Act 2014, if you disagree with your status, diagnosis or treatment plan and discharge/ planning options.
Australian Mental Health Act 2014
In this section we explore shared decision making and post some valuable resource relating to the mental health act 2014.
The 2014 Act came into effect in July 2014. It introduced new principles to support people experiencing mental illness to make and participate in treatment decision (shared decision making) and to have their views and preferences considered and respected.
Fact sheets and resources
Latest addintions include Mindgardens white paper Review of the burden of disease for neurological, mental health and substance use disorders in Australia.
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Emerging information
In this section there is a focus on new information that will be of relevance to consumers, carers and clinicians. latest entries include Health Translations, Emerging mental disorders and Royal commission reports.
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Mental health and children
Mental health is the most common health issue facing young people worldwide.
Orygen provides specialist mental health services for young people aged 15 to 25 who reside in the western and north-western regions of metropolitan Melbourne
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The mental health of the under 18 age group. Worldwide 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental disorders. Half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14 and three-quarters by mid-20s
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Medications can make a big difference and help treat your condition if they are taken correctly.