Be Medicinewise Week 2019
Be Medicinewise Week is on 19-25 August.. Now in its ninth year, Be Medicinewise Week is an annual health awareness week led by NPS MedicineWise.
Psychiatric medication information: A guide to patients & carers” booklet 4th edition (January 2017)
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You are not alone in this, we are all in this together – let’s stay connected during this pandemic and beyond.
PDAS provides patient-focused clinical advice to various healthcare providers to optimise the safe and efficacious use of psychotropic medicines.
The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, more government support options available.
COVID-19 translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, health professionals and industry.
HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages. If your mental health is suffering because of the current pandemic, call HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 now.
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.
Medications can make a big difference and help treat your condition if they are taken correctly.
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.
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.
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.
LEARN MORELatest addintions include Mindgardens white paper Review of the burden of disease for neurological, mental health and substance use disorders in Australia.
LEARN MOREIn 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.
LEARN MOREMental 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
Learn moreThe 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
Learn moreMedications can make a big difference and help treat your condition if they are taken correctly.
Aug 20, 2019 | Events
Be Medicinewise Week is on 19-25 August.. Now in its ninth year, Be Medicinewise Week is an annual health awareness week led by NPS MedicineWise.
Aug 18, 2019 | Events
Friday 13th September 2019 in Melbourne. Spectrum annual conference: Borderline Personality Disorder: Expression, Impact and Treatment across Life Stages.
Aug 1, 2019 | Featured
We are delighted to officially announce the launch of aSMILE website on August 16, 2019. The new site launch will be live on August 16, 2019 and the URL is www.asmile.org.au Our goal with aSMILE website is to provide our visitors a holistic and easier way to browse...