Mental Health Guidelines

Follow the links below to find guidelines on managing mental health issues and mental illnesses.

Reviewed June 2009

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Title:   NSW clinical guidelines - for the care of persons with comorbid mental illness and substance use disorders in acute care settings
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   These guidelines have been written for practitioners working in the drug and alcohol and/or mental health sectors who provide care for people with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Non-accidental injury
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children suspected at risk of non accidental injury.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol (2009)
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   These NHMRC guidelines aim to establish the evidence base for future policies and community materials on reducing the health risks that arise from drinking alcohol.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Identification of common mental disorders and management of depression in primary care
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   The guideline identifies primary care and general practice as the place where, with appropriate resourcing, common mental health problems can, and should, be managed.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   The Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Adults with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   Australian health practitioners now have their own guidelines to help people with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (ASD and PTSD).
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   First episode psychosis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm to exclude an organic cause of psychosis, following the first presentation.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   National clinical guidelines and procedures for the use of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid dependence
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   These guidelines have been developed to assist in the safe and effective provision of buprenorphine treatment in Australia.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   Dementia
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with cognitive decline, once systemic causes have been excluded.
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Anorexia nervosa: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   This treatment clinical practice guideline is for adolescents and adults who have anorexia nervosa or who believe they are at risk of developing it. The guide contains the latest research available on anorexia nervosa and recommendations from recovered consumers to assist you to choose the best kind of treatment.
Date:   Jun 2005
Title:   Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of depression
Publisher:   Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   These guidelines focus on moderate to severe depression in adults treated by mental health professionals. Treatment choices and recommendations are discussed.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Australia and New Zealand Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of bipolar disorder
Publisher:   Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of bipolar disorder by phase of illness, that is acute mania, mixed episodes and bipolar depression, and the prophylaxis of such episodes. It specifies the roles of various medications and psychological treatments.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Australia and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of anorexia nervosa
Publisher:   Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   It is extremely difficult to draw general conclusions about the efficacy of specific treatment options for AN. There are few controlled clinical trials and their quality is generally poor. These guidelines necessarily rely largely upon expert opinion and uncontrolled trials.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Summary Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guideline for the treatment of schizophrenia
Publisher:   Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   Provides a summary of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Schizophrenia.
Date:   Jun 2003
Title:   Summary Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guideline for the management of adult deliberate self-harm (2003)
Publisher:   Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   This guideline covers self-harm regardless of intent. It discusses the treatment of patients and the challenges in providing effective services, particularly in light of the need to screen for and manage suicide risk in a diverse patient group.
Date:   Jun 2003
Title:   Information for next of kin and health professionals about the possible retention of organs, tissue and ashed bones, taken at autopsy
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A package of information incorporating posters and pamphlets for the public and health care professionals
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia
Publisher:   Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Description:   These guidelines present evidence-based treatments for panic disorder and agoraphobia. Both psychological and evidence-based pharmacological approaches to treatment for these chronic and disabling conditions are discussed.
Date:   Jan 2003
Title:   Alcohol and other drug treatment services 2002-03: Guidelines for collection of the National Minimum Data Set
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   These guidelines have been prepared as a reference for those involved in collecting and supplying data for the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS-NMDS)
Date:   Sep 2002
Title:   National practice standards for the mental health workforce
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This document contains the twelve Practice Standards for those who work in mental health services within the professions of psychiatry, nursing, social work, psychology and occupational therapy.
Date:   Sep 2002
Title:   Family violence intervention guidelines: child and partner abuse
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   These guidelines are designed to help health providers make safe and effective interventions to assist victims of violence and abuse. They are generic guidelines, applying to a number of health professions and clinical settings.
Date:   Jan 2002
Title:   Australian alcohol guidelines: health risks and benefits
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This guidelines document has been written to provide Australians with knowledge and understanding that will enable them to enjoy alcohol, if they choose to drink, while avoiding or minimising harmful consequences.
Date:   Oct 2001
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