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Have your say on national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists
Consultation is now open on the national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists.
$55.8 million for grants to support additional postgraduate psychology places
A new grant opportunity assists higher education providers to increase postgraduate psychology places.
$33.7 million for grants to support provisional psychologists to practice
A new grant opportunity is funding internships for provisional psychologists and supervisor training.
Can AI personalise mental health treatments for university students?
University students can feel severe psychological distress before their exams. The Vibe Up trial uses artificial intelligence (AI) to find out if digital mental health therapies can help, and which therapies work best for each student.
Future changes to the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS)
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) helps entry-level First Nations health students complete their studies and join the health workforce.
New mental health resources available for health professionals
Health professionals can now access new and updated mental health resources, microlearning and online learning pathways through the Mental Health Professional Online Development (MHPOD) Program.
Strong Born
The Strong Born campaign raises awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in rural and remote communities. The campaign addresses the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant and breastfeeding.
How to deal with loneliness and get support
Everyone feels down sometimes, but if it’s constant you may want support. Learn some ways to keep yourself strong and how to reach out for help.
Keep your spirit strong this holiday season
Most people look forward to the holiday season, but others may find it a challenging time for many different reasons. It is not uncommon for people to feel isolated, sad or anxious, so you’re not alone if you find yourself feeling down this Christmas.
Take a Step
Did you know that in Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 24 years and under are 3 times more likely than other young people to die by suicide?
The Connection
The Connection is the Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA’s) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service run by and for the Indigenous community.
Keep Your Spirit Strong
During COVID-19 many people face challenges that have impacted their mental health. The ‘Keep Your Spirit Strong’ project aims to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders take important steps to ensure they are prioritising their social and emotional wellbeing.
Top 3 questions – The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ruth Vine
Recently the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing was released. Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, on the newly released results, what these mean for Australians and what is being done to improve the mental health system.
Self-collection now available for cervical screening
From 1 July 2022, the National Cervical Screening Program will allow all eligible screeners to collect their own Cervical Screening Test sample.
Top 3 questions – Sleep and mental health with Doctor Ruth Vine
Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine about what is considered normal sleep and things you can do to help improve your sleep and mental health.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine opinion piece on floods and testing our resilience
An opinion piece from Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine on floods and testing the resilience and mental strength of Australians.
Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.
Affected by floods? Help is available
If you've been affected by the floods in New South Wales and Queensland there are a range of services you can access to stay on top of your health needs.
Top 3 questions – Helping kids return to school and sports, strategies to check in with teens, and finding support
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
Top 3 questions – Staying positive, social anxiety, and support for health workers
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on 2CC Breakfast, 25 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on 2CC Breakfast, 25 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise, 25 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise, 25 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC News Breakfast, 25 January 2022
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC News Breakfast, 25 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
$14.8 million for innovative mental health clinical trials
Seven clinical trials will share $14.8 million to test the use of combination therapies to treat debilitating mental illnesses. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's opinion piece on the mental health benefits of vaccination
An opinion piece from Dr Ruth Vine, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health.
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