Mental Health Resources for Professionals and General Practitioners

Follow the links below to find information about mental health government programs and services intended for health professionals and general practitioners.

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Title:   For health professionals: homepage
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Homepage of the health professionals section of the Black Dog Institute.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Mental health nurse incentive program
Publisher:   Medicare Australia
Description:   The mental health nurse incentive program funds community based general practices, private psychiatric practices and other appropriate organisations to engage mental health nurses.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Occupational therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Occupational therapists assist people to overcome various limitations in order to live more independent lives. They work in many environments, including schools, nursing homes, hospitals and workplaces.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Mental Health Guidelines
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to clinical guidelines for mental health issues and mental illnesses.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Mental health services - case managers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A case manager is a mental health professional employed by a community mental health service. Their responsibility is to look after your interests while you are a client of public (government) mental health services. Your case manager will make sure you receive a full assessment and prepare a treatment and service plan with you.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Online training for health professionals working with pregnant women and mothers
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   beyondblue: the national depression initiative has produced a free accredited online mental health training program for health professionals working with women in the perinatal period (during pregnancy and the first year after birth).
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Identification of common mental disorders and management of depression in primary care summary
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   A summary of the New Zealand guideline, 'Identification of common mental disorders and management of depression in primary care'.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) provides a non-MBS incentive payment to community based general practices, private psychiatrist services, Divisions of General Practice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Services who engage mental health nurses to assist in the provision of coordinated clinical care for people with severe mental disorders.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 4 - Types of help available
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Depression is an illness that can go on for months if left untreated. There are many health professionals and services available to help with information, treatment and support.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   NSW children of parents with a mental illness (COPMI) framework for mental health services 2010-2015
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The COPMI Framework aims to: 1. Forster the continuing development of Area Mental Health Services for children of parents with a mental illness and their families. 2. Assist Area Mental Health Services in the ongoing development of collaborative approaches with key partners and agencies working with children and their families.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Outcomes and proposed next steps: review of the Access to Allied Psychological Services component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This report summarises the success of the ATAPS program to date, presents the outcomes of the review process and identifies key directions to refine and further improve the initiative.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   National standards for mental health services 2010
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This document outlines a revised set of mental health service standards which can be applied to all mental health services, including government, non-government and private sectors across Australia.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Implementation guidelines for public mental health services and private hospitals
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by public mental health services and private hospitals.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Implementation guidelines for private office based mental health practices
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by private office based mental health practices.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Implementation guidelines for non-government community services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by non-government community services.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Women and mental health
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Covers: social determinants of mental health; mental health conditions; issues associated with poor mental health; mental health care; at risk and diverse population groups.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Carers matter: getting involved - dealing with the system
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet addresses some of the common concerns of parents and carers of a mentally ill person when dealing with mental health services and professionals.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Report to the Minister for Ageing on residential care and people with psychogeriatric disorders
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The delivery of appropriate care for people with more severe psychogeriatric disorders that result in behaviours that place either themselves or others at risk is a significant challenge.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Getting help: what to do if you're not feeling better
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Advice on what to do if you are not getting better with depression and Bipolar Disorder.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Getting help: consulting a professional
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   In this section we look at mental health professionals who can provide help for depression and bipolar disorder, what they each do, how to locate a professional, and what you should expect from professional help.
Date:   Jan 2009

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