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Mental Health References
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Mental health services in Australia 2007-08
Mental Health Services in Australia 2007-08 is the twelfth in the series of annual reports providing a detailed picture of the national response to the mental health care needs of Australians. Details from a wide range of data sources for the 2007-08 period, and where available 2008-09, are presented, as are changes over time. Expenditure on state and territory mental health services has been increasing on average by 6% per year (adjusted for inflation) since 2003-04, states and territories spent $3,323 million on these services in 2007-08. There were 4.6 million Medicare claims for subsidised psychiatrist, psychologist and other allied health professional services in 2008-09, an increase of 17.4% from the previous year.AIHW catalogue number (
New Mental Health Act
The new NSW Mental Health Act 2007 No 8 has been proclaimed.
This new act aims to provide a series of measures to better care and treat people who are mentally ill or mentally disordered, as well as facilitate their involvement and their carers’ involvement in making decisions about appropriate care, treatment and control. It includes changes in the way mental health services are organised and provided including the role of Emergency Departments and inter-departmental co-ordination. To get a copy of the new Act for NSW click: www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/summarize/inforce/s/1/?TITLE=%22Mental%20Health%20Act%202007%20No%208%22&nohits=y
Help At Hand for Homeless Australians with a Mental Illness
Extracts from Joint Media Release with The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP , Minister for Housing Minister for the Status of Women
The Australian Government unveiled details of a $10 million boost to the Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) program, to give homeless Australians with a severe mental illness greater access to one-on-one support.
Six new services will be established in communities with significant homeless populations in
PHaMs is designed to help people with a severe mental illness reconnect with the wider community and live more independent and satisfying lives. Personal mentors work one-on-one with participants with practical help to achieve their personal goals - for example, finding stable housing, or improving relationships with family and friends. These new personal mentors will also connect participants with essential clinical and social services, including housing services and health professionals. The initiative forms part of the Australian Government's efforts to halve homelessness and offer accommodation to all rough sleepers who seek it by 2020. http://www.jennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au/internet/jennymacklin.nsf/content/jm_m_mental_illness_homelessness_17february2009.htm
History of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology
Walter A. Brown
JAMA. 2008; 300:854-855. EXTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
New mental health rehab for combat veterans
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is setting up a new rehabilitation program which it hopes will stop soldiers suffering from mental health problems from leaving the service. Announcing the program today at Senate Estimates, Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston says the ADF wants to ensure soldiers who are unwell are treated quickly.
The program will be headed up by David Morton, who has been managing a veterans' counselling service within the Department of Veterans Affairs. "We recognise that post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental health issues must be taken seriously," Air Chief Marshal Houston said. "We also recognise that we have a duty of care to ensure early identification and the provision of treatment to allow these individuals to continue as valued members of Defence and the wider community."
Mental health program coordinators will also be recruited to establish regional teams in Darwin, Townsville, Melbourne and Brisbane. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/10/2815237.htm
Online support group for women with mental health/D&A problems as a result of domestic violence A website has been launched, 'He Drove Me Mad' that provides online support for women who have mental health or drug and alcohol problems as a result of domestic violence. Even though this is a New Zealand website it is available for women in Australia. Click here to go to website.
Substance Misuse. The Implications of Research, Policy and Practice.
Edited by Joy Barlow. December 2009, 240 pages, paperback. ISBN: 9781843106968. £22.99/US$36.95. Research Highlights in Social Work. Substance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professionals today. With heightened political and policy emphasis on all aspects of substance misuse, it is paramount that professionals remain up-to-date on current issues and their responsibilities. Based on research and evidence, this book provides a sound basis for grounded and innovative practice.
Leading international contributors outline holistic and specialist approaches to policy and practice, and highlight the shift in emphasis from immediate risk minimisation to long-term recovery, the importance of prevention and the pivotal role of workforce development. Issues surrounding work with children and families affected by substance misuse are explored, and ways of implementing new approaches revealed. The book also looks at the impact of the smoking ban in
This book is essential reading for all front-line practitioners working with substance misusers, including social work, health professionals and counsellors
Find out more and buy this book: http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843106968
Childhood Adversities and Adult Psychiatric Disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication I: Associations With First Onset of DSM-IV Disorders
Jennifer Greif Green; Katie A. McLaughlin; Patricia A. Berglund; Michael J. Gruber; Nancy A. Sampson; Alan M. Zaslavsky; Ronald C. Kessler
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:113-123. ABSTRACT
Childhood Adversities and Adult Psychiatric Disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication II: Associations With Persistence of DSM-IV Disorders
Katie A. McLaughlin; Jennifer Greif Green; Michael J. Gruber; Nancy A. Sampson; Alan M. Zaslavsky; Ronald C. Kessler Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:124-132. ABSTRACT
New treatment guidelines for alcohol and drug problems (National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre)
Health professionals will be able to better treat people with alcohol abuse problems, as well as people with coexisting alcohol and other drug use and mental health conditions thanks to two sets of guidelines released today. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at the
NSW Institute of Psychiatry Course Handbook 2008
Click here to download NSW Institute of Psychiatry Course Handbook 2008 (PDF document).
Children of Immigrants May Face Stresses, Challenges That Affect Mental Health
Lynne Lamberg JAMA. 2008; 300:780-781. EXTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
National Suicide Call Back Service The Suicide Call Back Service is a free, nationwide telephone service that offers short to medium term support for people at risk of suicide, their carers and those bereaved by suicide. The Suicide Call Back Service supports callers through a series of six 50-minute telephone counselling sessions. Professional counsellors, with specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues, will assist in working through difficult emotions. The service provides support for people over the age of 18, although parents of youth at risk are encouraged to call for support. Click here to go to Suicide Call Back Service's website.
Working with Anger and Young People.
by Nick Luxmoore. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843104667
Fact Sheets from Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Available in a variety of community languages in pdf format for FREE download
What is Schizophrenia? - English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/fact-sheets-what-is-schizophrenia/view
What is Mental Illness? - English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/fact-sheets-what-is-a-mental-illness/view
Fact Sheets: What is an eating disorder? English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/fact-sheets-what-is-an-eating-disorder/view
Fact Sheets: What is personality disorder? English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/fact-sheets-what-is-personality-disorder/view
Fact Sheets: What is anxiety disorder? English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/fact-sheet-what-is-anxiety-disorder/view
Understanding Mental Illness: English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/library/understanding-mental-illness-amharic/view
Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease: English
http://www.mmha.org.au/find/resources/library/mental-health-and-coronary-heart-disease-amharic/view
Mental Health in a Changing World: The Impact of Culture & Diversity - English
Australian Social Trends June 2009 – ABS Australian Social Trends presents statistical analysis and commentary on a wide range of current social issues. New articles are released quarterly and are organised into eight chapters, representing the following broad areas of interest: population; family and community; health; education and training; work; economic resources; and housing, as well as a chapter of articles covering other areas of social concern. Each chapter is supported by a set of summary tables including key social indicators which provide an overview of social change over the past decade, as well as how social conditions differ across Australian states and territories. A set of international tables also compares Australia with 17 other nations. Click here to go to Australian Social Trends June 2009.
Drug Addiction and Families.
by Marina Barnard. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843104032
Long-Chain –Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Indicated Prevention of Psychotic Disorders: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
G. Paul Amminger; Miriam R. Schäfer; Konstantinos Papageorgiou; Claudia M. Klier; Sue M. Cotton; Susan M. Harrigan; Andrew Mackinnon; Patrick D. McGorry; Gregor E. Berger Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:146-154. ABSTRACT
New mental health web site launched
The Australian Government has launched a comprehensive web site that provides up-to-date information on mental health and wellbeing, including information on the Government’s mental health programs. The new site, Mental Health and Wellbeing web, is a one-stop shop for important information on Government health programs, funding opportunities, publications, and policies. It’s the result of collaboration between the Departments of Health and Ageing; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Education, Science and Training; Employment and Workplace Relations; and Veterans’ Affairs. Visit http://www.mentalhealth.gov.au
A Non-Violent Resistance Approach with Children in Distress. A Guide for Parents and Professionals.
Carmelite Avraham-Krehwinkel and David Aldridge. December 2009, 192 pages, paperback. ISBN: 9781843104841. £17.99/US$27.95. Parents, teachers and other professionals often struggle to know how to deal with disruptive, abusive or aggressive behaviour. This book addresses the urgent need for a realistic, practical and effective approach to dealing with severe disruptive behaviour in children and adolescents.
Adapting the principles of non-violent resistance originally advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, the book provides de-escalation techniques which empower the adult and unburden the distressed child. The authors outline the theoretical basis upon which the approach was developed, and explain how and why it can be so effective. Case studies demonstrate how the approach can be used to reach more successful places with unhappy and disruptive children of different ages. A separate section for parents provides useful advice on how to take the theoretical material and use it to deal with problematic behaviour in everyday life.
As effective as it is original, this approach will empower desperate parents and despairing caregivers by equipping them with hands-on tools to contain, counter and positively direct the aggression and opposition which they face from children in distress. Find out more and buy this book. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843104841
SANE launches website for teens in families affected by mental illness. SANE Australia today launches a new website - itsallright.org - to support the half a million Australian teenagers affected by mental illness in their family. Executive Director of SANE Australia Barbara Hocking says, ‘this is often the untold story of mental illness - the impact on teenagers who have a brother, sister or parent with a mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar or an anxiety disorder. ‘These teenagers are a high risk group - they're not only managing the confusion and powerlessness of a family member's mental illness but, without support, are also more likely to experience mental illness themselves. This can be a vicious cycle that can be difficult to escape. Many may feel they are the only ones this is happening to and that they cannot ask for help.' itsallright.org aims to break this cycle by giving control back to teenagers through information and reassurance. The website centres on the stories of four teenagers, told through online diary entries, who have a family member with a mental illness. The website also provides factsheets and podcasts about mental illness and treatment as well as an online helpline for teenagers to ask their own questions or seek support.
New Lifeline national website
Lifeline Australia’s new national web site is now up on the web. The redeveloped website enables people seeking help to go online to access information and resources, including self-help services. Lifeline currently answers about half a million calls on its 13 11 14 number each year from Australians. This is an average of 1200 calls a day. This new improved website provides vital information on suicide prevention, support services, Lifeline training programs and additional details on how to get involved. Visit www.lifeline.org.au
Parental Substance Misuse and Child Welfare.
by Brynna Kroll and Andy Taylor. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781853027918
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
This course is designed to provide registered nurses with the knowledge, expertise and competencies for advanced practice in mental health nursing. 1 yr PT
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (C11106v3)
Lyndwood Supported Holidays & Day Outings (supported by Registered Nurses) Supported holidays and short trips away for people who have mental health issues and dementia. www.lyndwoodtours.com.au/
Working with Anger and Young People.
by Nick Luxmoore. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843104667
Health Services Union Mental Health Policy http://hsu.net.au/publications/f.html
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (Older Person)
NSW Institute of Psychiatry
See there Student Handbook 2007 http://www.nswiop.nsw.edu.au/pages/handbook/index.php
The Certificate Program provides an overview of mental illness and disorders in old age. Content includes assessment, treatment, types of services and current research. Students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills for assessment and management of clients in the field of aged care psychiatry.
Students complete 24 credit points (four core units). Ageing and Health: SCO511
Psychological Disorders of the Older Person Part A: SCO512
Psychological Disorders of the Older Person Part B: SCO513
Legal, Service, Management Issues and Evaluation: SCO514
A one-week course block where attendance at the Institute is required.
Further inquiries contact Erica Khattar on 9840 3833 for further information
Young People in Love and in Hate.
by Nick Luxmoore. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781849050555
Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and the Ageing Process.
by Philip Davidson, Mathew P. Janicki, Vee Prasher ISBN : 1405101644
Description : In common with the rest of the population, patients with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity. Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate significantly with age. The purpose of this book is to highlight mental health and behavioural needs in adults with intellectual disabilities and to become a source of reference regarding a number of mental health conditions in this population as well as a sourcebook for treatments of choice.
Mental Training Slows Cognitive Decline
A five-year study has shown that mental training reduced the normal
decline in daily functioning seen in ageing. Read the ABC Health Minutes article at
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1841129.htm
How to Keep Your Brain Young
If you want to keep your brain alert and firing into old age there are a few things you'll need to do: keep fit, exercise your memory, keep learning, be cool, eat a healthy diet, keep up your social connections - and think young. That's Professor Ian Robertson's 7-step plan and he's got some serious research to back it up. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2005/1463013.htm
Effects of Cognitive Training Interventions With Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
By Karlene Ball, PhD; Daniel B. Berch, PhD; Karin F. Helmers, PhD; Jared B. Jobe, PhD; Mary D. Leveck, PhD; Michael Marsiske, PhD; John N. Morris, PhD; George W. Rebok, PhD; David M. Smith, MD; Sharon L. Tennstedt, PhD; Frederick W. Unverzagt, PhD; Sherry L. Willis, PhD; for the ACTIVE Study Group JAMA. 2002;288:2271-2281. ABSTRACT Cognitive function in older adults is related to independent living and need for care. However, few studies have addressed whether improving cognitive functions might have short- or long-term effects on activities related to living independently. Objective of the study was to evaluate whether 3 cognitive training interventions improve mental abilities and daily functioning in older, independent-living adults. Results support the effectiveness and durability of the cognitive training interventions in improving targeted cognitive abilities. Each intervention improved the targeted cognitive ability compared with baseline, durable to 2 years (P<.001 for all). Eighty-seven percent of speed-, 74% of reasoning-, and 26% of memory-trained participants demonstrated reliable cognitive improvement immediately after the intervention period. Booster training enhanced training gains in speed (P<.001) and reasoning (P<.001) interventions (speed booster, 92%; no booster, 68%; reasoning booster, 72%; no booster, 49%), which were maintained at 2-year follow-up (P<.001 for both).
Joining a therapeutic community programme
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Trauma, Drug Misuse and Transforming Identities: A Life Story Approach.
by Kim Etherington. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843104933
Mental Health Courts as a Way to Provide Treatment to Violent Persons With Severe Mental Illness
H. Richard Lamb; Linda E. Weinberger
JAMA. 2008; 300:722-724. EXTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
by Kenneth H. Talan MD. http://www.jkp.com/new/9781843109143
Doctors warned of bizarre side effects from sleeping drug Doctors are being warned of bizarre possible side effects from a popular sleeping pill. The Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee has received more than 100 reports of adverse reactions to the drug Stilnox. Read the ABC ‘The World Today’ report at http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2007/s1839237.htm
(Always discuss any medication issues and concerns with your doctor – Global Editor)
Anti-psychotics associated with mental deterioration in Alzheimer's patients
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AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH RESEARCH FUND
MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING 2008
The Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) advise the dates for applications from individuals or research teams for the following Grants and Scholarships. Application Forms on-line are in WORD or PDF. Please download the appropriate form, complete, print and post. Application Forms cannot be e-mailed or submitted on-line.
Mental Health Research Grant
Mental Health Research Grant Application Form in a Word Doc.
Mental Health Research Grant Application Form in a PDF
Outcomes Notification: November 2007
Mental Health and Rural Health: Evaluation of Service Provision
Applications available from: 29th June 2007
Applications Close: 5th October 2007
Outcomes Notification: January 2008
For further information please contact:
Dr Anthony Scarman
Australian Rotary Health Research Fund
PO Box 779, Parramatta NSW 2124
Ph: (02) 8837 1900
Fax: (02) 9635 5042
Email: anthonyscarman@arhrf.org.au
CBT could be treatment option for chronic fatigue
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National Guideline Clearinghouse (US based)
The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents. NGC is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NGC was originally created by AHRQ in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans (now America's Health Insurance Plans [AHIP]).
The NGC mission is to provide physicians, nurses, and other health professionals, health care providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers and others an accessible mechanism for obtaining objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines and to further their dissemination, implementation and use.
Even though US based, it could also be a valuable source of reference information when conducting international research on guidelines, policies and background reviews. This could be a valuable site for those developing policies and procedures and need to see other international developments.
Stigma attached to mental health problems
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CANNABIS AND PSYCHOSIS (ABC Health Minutes) A review of the medical literature shows cannabis use is linked to psychotic illness and the more cannabis, the higher the risk. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2005513.htm
Smoking ban may reduce violent incidents within psychiatric units
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Constructing a research based pre-care model to improve mental health interventions for young people
This study had two aims. Firstly, to explore how young people experienced the onset of mental health problems and to investigate their initial interactions with the health system; and secondly, to use these findings to construct a pre-care model that can be used by nurses and other health care professionals to design appropriate interventions.
Sue Webster, MPHAA, RN, CMH, RM, CPH, Dip HSc, MComH, PhD
Lecturer, Australian Catholic University, School of Nursing, North Sydney, Australia. s.webster@mackillop.acu.edu.au
Lindsey Harrison, MPHAA, BA (Hons), MA, MSc, PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Mental health trust launches groundbreaking website for young people
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SANE CD-ROM Guide to Psychosis
SKU: SKU_16169 Interactive software for Windows or Mac An interactive guide to psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, using sound and animated images. It explains what psychosis means, how it feels for those who experience it and their families and friends and what treatments help. This CD-ROM is compatible with both Macintosh and Windows computers. $35 https://www.sane.org/bookshop/product.php?productid=16169&cat=266&page=1
The Neecham Confusion Scale and the Delirium Observation Screening Scale: capacity to discriminate and ease of use in clinical practice. Gemert van LA, Schuurmans MJ. BMC Nurs. 2007 Mar 29;6:3. PMID: 17394635 [PubMed]
Comparison of Current Schizophrenia Therapy in the United States and Japan
Depression Is Associated With Decreased 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Increased Parathyroid Hormone Levels in Older Adults Witte J. G. Hoogendijk; Paul Lips; Miranda G. Dik; Dorly J. H. Deeg; Aartjan T. F. Beekman; Brenda W. J. H. Penninx Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008; 65:508-512. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
CANNABIS AND PSYCHOSIS (ABC Health Minutes: 21/08/2007) A review of the medical literature shows cannabis use is linked to psychotic illness and the more cannabis, the higher the risk. http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s2005513.htm
MMHA’s new mental health resources for everyone:
Multicultural Mental Health Australia has released a number of new mental health resources with a couple of leading agencies. MMHA announced its What Is series of mental health fact sheets in over 20 languages in their recent newsletter. The 10 topics cover issues surrounding mental illness, anxiety, bipolar mood disorder, eating disorders, depression, personality disorders, schizophrenia, challenging behaviours and suicide. The fact sheets are available from MMHA in Amharic, Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Krio, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish and Vietnamese. The English versions are available FREE from the Mental Health & Workforce Division of DOHA – 1800 066 247. The series has also been adapted for people with a print disability. MMHA and Australia’s leading provider of blindness and low vision services, Vision Australia, have produced the series into braille, large print, electronic text for the internet and audio formats such as CD, cassette and DAISY for those with a print disability. These are also available from MMHA. These new resources are all free and can be ordered directly from the MMHA office – 02 9840 3333 or downloaded from www.mmha.org.au/mmha-products/fact-sheets
Association Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis-Related Outcomes Using Sibling Pair Analysis in a Cohort of Young Adults
John McGrath; Joy Welham; James Scott; Daniel Varghese; Louisa Degenhardt; Mohammad Reza Hayatbakhsh; Rosa Alati; Gail M. Williams; William Bor; Jake M. Najman. published
NSW Centre for Mental Health
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policy/cmh/
The Centre for Mental Health is responsible for developing, managing and coordinating NSW Health Department policy in relation to mental health services. This includes developing, implementing and monitoring strategies for transition to the mental health service development agreed under the National Mental health Strategy and the Australian Health Care Agreements.
The Centre is also responsible for developing and maintaining the regulatory framework for the delivery and monitoring of mental health services under the Mental Health Act 1990 and related legislation affecting clients of mental health services.
Charter for Mental health services in NSW. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policy/cmh/legal/mhcharter.pdf
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Overweight, Obesity, and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Longitudinal Studies
Floriana S. Luppino; Leonore M. de Wit; Paul F. Bouvy; Theo Stijnen; Pim Cuijpers; Brenda W. J. H. Penninx; Frans G. Zitman. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:220-229. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2007-08 findings from the National Minimum Data Set
Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2007-08: findings from the National Minimum Data Set summarises data on publicly funded alcohol and other drug treatment services and their clients, including information about the types of drugs for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided. The data contained in this bulletin are derived from the comprehensive AODTA-NMDS 2007-08 annual report. AIHW catalogue number (AUS 118). Click on the link to view the media release and free report.
Prediction of Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults at High Risk: Results From the Prospective European Prediction of Psychosis Study
Stephan Ruhrmann; Frauke Schultze-Lutter; Raimo K. R. Salokangas; Markus Heinimaa; Don Linszen; Peter Dingemans; Max Birchwood; Paul Patterson; Georg Juckel; Andreas Heinz; Anthony Morrison; Shôn Lewis; Heinrich Graf von Reventlow; Joachim Klosterkötter Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:241-251. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
Alcohol and other drug treatment services NMDS specifications 2010-11: Specifications and collection manual
The guidelines have been prepared as a reference for those involved in collecting and supplying the data for the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS_NMDS). Updated guidelines are released each year of the collection. This edition is relevant to the 2010-11 collection period. These guidelines should be particularly useful to staff in the Australian Government, state and territory health departments, and alcohol and other drug treatment agency staff directly involved in the collection and reporting of the data set. Click on the link to view the report.
HOOKED ON THE NET (The Science Show) The video game market is big business, worth around two billion dollars in Australia last year. The best games draw people into an exciting world where anything is possible; demons are slain, riches are made and worries about the real world left far behind. It’s great entertainment, but for a minority of players & net users who get hooked it can be a disaster. ‘Addicts’ deprived of computer access exhibit rage, distress and even violence. Should video game & internet ‘addiction’ be acknowledged as a recognised clinical condition? Pauline Newman’s documentary examines the scale and depth of this worldwide problem, and the drastic measures that some countries are employing to combat it. http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Severe Mental Disorders in Offspring With 2 Psychiatrically Ill Parents
Irving I. Gottesman; Thomas Munk Laursen; Aksel Bertelsen; Preben Bo Mortensen
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:252-257. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
National Mental Health Strategy
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-strat
Subsequent Risk of Hospitalization for Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases: A Nationwide Study From Sweden
Kristina Sundquist; Xinjun Li; Kari Hemminki; Jan Sundquist
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008; 65:501-507. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
Psychotropic Medication – Victorian Brochures
Seven brochures on psychotropic medication have been produced by the Mental Health Branch of the Department of Human Services Victoria. The brochures explain the actions and side effects of the major psychotropic drug groups. They are designed to be given to patients by their doctors when they are prescribed medication. Six of these Psychotropic Medication brochures can also be mailed out to you and ordered online.
Antidepressants - February 2004 (PDF file 54KB)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol/Teril/Carbium) - February 2004 (PDF file 49KB)
Lithium carbonate (Lithicarb, Quilonum SR) -February 2004 (PDF file 50KB)
Typical neuroleptics (Antipsychotics) - February 2004 (PDF file 51KB)
Sodium valproate (Epilim/Valpro) - February 2004 (PDF file 49KB)
A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Phenelzine, Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy, and Their Combination for Social Anxiety Disorder
Carlos Blanco; Richard G. Heimberg; Franklin R. Schneier; David M. Fresco; Henian Chen; Cynthia L. Turk; Donna Vermes; Brigette A. Erwin; Andrew B. Schmidt; Harlan R. Juster; Raphael Campeas; Michael R. Liebowitz. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2010; 67:286-295. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
THE CASE FOR ECT (Life Matters) Recently on Life Matters we heard again from Barry Dickins on his experience of being treated for severe depression with electro-convulsive therapy. While Barry isn’t a fan, many are convinced it's still a safe and effective treatment for some people. Psychiatry registrar and writer Dr Tanveer Ahmed puts the case for ECT. http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Amyloid-Associated Depression: A Prodromal Depression of Alzheimer Disease? Xiaoyan Sun; David C. Steffens; Rhoda Au; Marshal Folstein; Paul Summergrad; Jacqueline Yee; Irwin Rosenberg; D. Mkaya Mwamburi; Wei Qiao Qiu
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008; 65:542-550. ABSTRACT | FULL TEXT | PDF
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