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Follow the links below to find information about mental health government programs and services intended for health professionals and general practitioners.
Created Nov 2006
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For health professionals: homepage
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Homepage of the health professionals section of the Black Dog Institute.
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Jul 2009
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Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program provides a non-MBS incentive payment to community based general practices, private psychiatrist services and other appropriate organisations (such as Divisions of General Practice) who engage mental health nurses to assist in the provision of coordinated clinical care for people with severe mental disorders.
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Mar 2009
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Getting help: consulting a professional
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Fact sheet 4 - types of help available
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beyondblue
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Inpatient treatment
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InfraPsych
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People experiencing illness, with mental and emotional distress, may be admitted into hospital for inpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment.
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Jun 2008
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Mental illness: available treatments
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myDr
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There are various different treatments available for mental illness, and treatment often involves a combination of approaches, which may be offered by different professionals.
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Jun 2008
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National Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Strategy background paper: Monograph series No. 69
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Monograph Series No. 69 - This background paper is a companion paper to the National Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Strategy 2008-2011, and describes the goals and objectives of the Strategy and the priority areas for action. It was prepared to provide greater insight into the Strategy for researchers and other interested parties.
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Nov 2007
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NSW government's interim response to tracking tragedy (2007)
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NSW Department of Health
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The third Tracking Tragedy report focuses on suspected suicide deaths of consumers of NSW community mental health services who were receiving care for a depressive disorder. The Committee also looked into homicides during2005-06 that involved mental health consumers.
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Oct 2007
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Occupational therapy
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2007
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Mental health services - case managers
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2007
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Mental Health Guidelines
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to clinical guidelines for mental health issues and mental illnesses.
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Nov 2006
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Mental health
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Headroom (Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide)
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Recent epidemiological studies indicate that mental health problems can occur in up to 20% of young people and it is likely that many of these children and adolescents will first present with these issues to their local General Practitioner.
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Nov 2005
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Mental health and the curriculum
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Headroom (Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide)
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The South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability framework recognises the importance of looking at a holistic approach to health education that directs teaching and learning programs to include a mental health focus.
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Nov 2005
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Mental health and schools
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Headroom (Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide)
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Schools play a significant role in the social and emotional development of students. Schools do this through curriculum and the provision of supportive learning environments which emphasise the acquisition of communication, social and problem solving skills.
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Nov 2005
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