Mental Health of People in Rural and Remote Areas

Follow the links below for information on mental health issues, services and support for people in rural and remote areas.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Regional Services
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the services provided by metropolitan regional offices of Novita to particular country areas of South Australia.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Rural issues - stress management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The effects of financial hardship on people living in rural communities can include depression, relationship breakdown, farming accidents and suicide. It's important to have a stress management plan to help you and your family get through the difficult times.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Rural issues - losing the farm
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Losing the farm is a highly distressing and difficult experience for a family; it is like losing a loved one. Common grief reactions may include denial, panic and anger. It may take some time to establish a new way of life. Help is available for farmers and their families.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Rural issues - alcohol and depression
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There is a strong link between excessive alcohol consumption and depression. Self-medication with alcohol is a common, but unsafe and ineffective coping strategy for farmers and other people living in rural and remote areas. Alcohol only masks the symptoms of depression and stress and can make you feel worse. Support services can assist country people to find other ways to tackle depression.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Farmers - talk about your worries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Being open, talking about worries and seeking support can help farmers cope with stress. Depression, anxiety, suicide and mental health issues are a serious problem in many Australian farming communities. Farmers typically pride themselves on self-sufficiency and independence, but it is important to recognise that your problems are not unique and you are not alone.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Rural issues - coping with stress
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Stress is an ongoing issue for farmers, farming families and other people in rural areas such as small business people. Hardships such as financial strain, social isolation and long hours can lead to stress, relationship breakdown, farm accidents and, in some cases, suicide. Help is available from different sources if you are feeling stressed or unable to cope.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Media release. Supporting regional Australia with extra funding for community mental health services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   People living in regional and rural Australia will benefit from the Australian Government's $269.3 million boost for community mental health services, announced in the Budget.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Review of the Queensland Health Rural Generalist Pathway model.
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Commonwealth Maternity Services Review report Improving Maternity Services in Australia (February 2009) identified the need to improve access to maternity services for women in rural and remote locations. As part of the 2009-10 Budget, the Government announced a package of measures to respond to this need, including a consultancy to examine the potential for expanding the Queensland Health Rural Generalist Pathway model nationally. This consultancy was carried out by NOVA Public Policy and was completed in June 2010.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   When the cowpat hits the windmill : a guide for staying mentally fit written by students for students
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This guide, for students on rural placements, contains useful tips and information for looking after your mental health and well being in a rural environment.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Rural and remote
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   There can be a range of needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   The effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in rural and remote Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative (IDDI) provides a nationally consistent framework through which police and courts may refer eligible drug offenders towards appropriate assessment, education or drug treatment.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Final report of the NSW Drought Mental Health Assistance Package
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The Drought Mental Health Assistance Package announced in October 2006, provided $1m to build capacity in rural communities affected by drought.
Title:   The evaluation of mental health first aid in a rural area
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   A cluster randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation was conducted which determined that Mental Health First Aid was effective in improving mental health literacy, attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health problems.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Illawarra Mental Health Integration Project: Final evaluation report
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This is an evaluation of the Illawarra Mental Health Integration Project. The aim of the project was to develop an integrated mental health network for the Illawarra that would provide a more comprehensive, coordinated system of mental health care for a broad range of consumers.
Date:   Sep 2003
Title:   Far West Mental Health Integration Project evaluation report
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This document is the final evaluation report of the Far West Mental Health Integration Project (MHIP) addressing key issues on the Commonwealth policy agenda and State concerns.
Date:   Jan 2003
Title:   Review of the impact of Part IV of the Trade Practices Act 1974 on the recruitment and retention of medical practitioners in rural and regional Australia
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The review was initiated to ensure that the application of Part IV of the Trade Practices Act (TPA) was not reducing the capacity of rural communities to recruit and retain medical practitioners.
Date:   Nov 2002
Title:   When it's right in front of you: Assisting health care workers to manage the effects of violence in rural and remote Australia
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
Description:   This manual has been developed for health care workers, managers and employer organisations in rural and remote Australia to assist them prepare for and respond to violence in ways that will minimise its impact.
Date:   Aug 2002
Title:   Your questions to the PBAC
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Letter expressing concern with respect to the February decision of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to list bupropion and the PBAC's reply.
Date:   Jun 2001

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