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Widespread access to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) can reduce the risk of suicide by 35% among people with opioid use disorder, according to a new study published in Addiction. Researchers led by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney said their findings suggest the OAT program in NSW averted an estimated … Continued
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Australia’s first clinical practice guideline on the appropriate use of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted psychotherapy (MDMA-AP) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a step closer following the publication of a new Monash-led study. The study – published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry (ANZJP) – assessed the current evidence regarding the safety and efficacy … Continued
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According to the Australian Patients Association, 49% of people who went to the emergency department said they thought their care could have been provided by a GP or Urgent Care Clinic instead.1 Despite the high quality of care available to Australians, patient dissatisfaction is increasing. But, an ambitious new initiative, developed by Sydney North Health … Continued
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Interviews available today A new vision for sexual violence recovery in Victoria Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is a unique event bringing together world-leading academics, practitioners in the sexual assault services sector and other experts to explore what actually works in supporting survivors of sexual violence to recover and rebuild their lives. The sold-out … Continued
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Wednesday, February 19 Melbourne Interviews available. A new vision for sexual violence recovery in Victoria Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is a unique event bringing together world-leading academics, practitioners in the sexual assault services sector and other experts to explore what actually works in supporting survivors of sexual violence to recover and rebuild their … Continued
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From miniature ponies and trauma-informed dentistry to boxing, justice and art – this event explores the roads to recovery. Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is a unique event bringing together world-leading academics, practitioners in the sexual assault services sector and other experts to explore what actually works in supporting survivors of sexual violence to … Continued
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In Australia, the relationship between mental ill health and risk to the community is often misunderstood. The three NSW peak bodies Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC), Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN) and Being Mental Health Consumers urge media to better understand how to portray people living with mental health challenges in the news and all … Continued
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Monday 3 February 2025 GMHBA to support members on cancer journey through new partnership with Osara Health GMHBA can now offer eligible^^ members with a recent cancer diagnosis enhanced support through a new partnership with award-winning cancer solution provider Osara Health. Participants will benefit from a Cancer Coach program, which includes health coaching, personalised education, valuable … Continued
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Get the Facts About the Torturous Electric Shock of Vulnerable NSW Children and Adults In response to growing concerns about psychiatric treatments including electric shock, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is displaying its Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibition in Sydney again, following a high level of community interest and engagement during its … Continued
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key points -Families have identified social media (52%), online bullying (28%) and body image (26%) as the top three pressing issues impacting today’s young people. -Positively, young people are regularly having mental health chats with family members, including on how to cope with stress (62%) and school or work (59%), with ‘in the car’ (48%) … Continued
