Psychiatric medication information: A guide to patients & carers” booklet 4th edition (January 2017)
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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.
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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.
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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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 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.
The Productivity Commission have released their draft report into Mental Health. The overview and draft reports can be viewed by following this link: www.pc.gov.au.
This draft report was released on 31 October 2019 and you are invited to examine the draft report and to make written submissions by Thursday 23 January 2020.
Additionally there is a short video which is well worth viewing below:
