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American Psychology Association's Help Center
APA's Help Center is your online resource for brochures, tips and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals.
http://www.helping.apa.org
Annals of Internal Medicine
The Annals of Internal Medicine is the leading journal for studies in internal medicine. The purpose of the journal–to promote excellence in the clinical practice of internal medicine–is supported by presentation of a wide variety of experimental and clinical subject matter. The journal also offers background and discussion of issues that influence both physicians and patients, as well as personal narratives in the On Being a Doctor and the On Being a Patient formats that convey the feeling and the art of medicine.
http://www.annals.org/
Autralian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Information for the General Community
This page is a quick picks page that lists all pages in the ACPMH website that may be of use and interest to general community members.
http://www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au/generalCommunity.html
Beacon of Hope
This site contains information on handling a crisis, dealing with symptoms and behaviours, tips for care-givers (with a focus on those caring for people with a mental illness).
http://www.lightship.org/codepend.htm
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD)
The Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, is a group of researchers and clinicians concerned with anxiety and depression. The WHO Collaborating Centre is concerned with epidemiology and health policy, and the UNSW School of Psychiatry, of which the unit is a part of, has strong research interests in anxiety and depression.
http://www.crufad.com/cru_index.htm
Depression in Young People: Publication series
Depression in young people is now recognised as a serious public health problem in Australia, with associated social and economic costs to the community. As a result, the NHMRC Standing Committee on the Quality of Care and Health Outcomes initiated this as one of the pilot guideline projects.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a publication titled Depression in young people: Clinical Practice Guidelines. From these evidence-based guidelines two guides, titled A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and A Guide for General Practitioners, have been produced.

These guides are intended as a brief reference to assist Mental Health Professionals and General Practitioners in detecting and treating depression in young people aged between 13 and 20 years of age. They might also be useful for parents, community workers and others interested in the problems facing young people and some of the ways of helping them.
http://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/cp37to41.htm
Directory of Mental Health Services in the ACT
Directory of Mental Health Services in the ACT created by The Mental Health Foundation (ACT), a non government agency, established in 1984, with an innovative approach to the delivery of high quality services for people with a mental illness, an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
http://www.mhf.org.au/directory/Directory.doc
Fact Sheet on Psychiatric Hospitals or Wards
A factsheet targeted at young people. Information concerning voluntary and involuntary admission; the length of stay; medical assessment, consultation, activities and rules at the ward; medication; dealing with fears about going home.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=1521
Grapple: Coming to Grips With Mental Health
'Grapple: Coming to Grips With Mental Health' The Queensland Division of the Royal Flying Doctor Service has released an interactive CD-Rom aimed at increasing the mental health literacy of the general public. Funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, Regional Health Services Program, the CD has universal appeal but may be particularly relevant for those who deal with mental health as part of their work and older children.
Lifeline' Just Ask Tool Kits
These self help tool kits are published as part of Lifeline’s Just Ask project. Just Ask tool kits are available in the following areas:
  • Tool Kit for Beating the Blues,
  • Tool Kit for Bating Panic Attacks,
  • Tool Kit for Living with Children with ADHD,
  • Tool Kit for Carers of People with Mental Illness,
  • Tool Kit for Getting Through the Drought,
  • Tool Kit for Helping Children Cope with the After Effects of the Bush Fires
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    http://www.lifeline.org.au/pages/toolkits.php
    Managing Survivors of Torture and Refugee Trauma
    Guidelines for GPs and other health professionals to enhance health care provision for refugee patients who may be survivors of torture and traumatic experiences.
    http://www.mmha.org.au/ResourceDatabase/TortureTraumaGPguidelines/TortureTraumaGuidelinesGPpdf/file_view
    Men and mental health
    The report 'Men and mental health' was written by a number of contributing authors. The report looks at male mental health from several angles, such as, mental health problems with affect males particularly, factors affecting male mental health and the effects of men's mental health on others. Themes include childhood mental health problems, suicide, alcohol and drug abuse and anti-social behavior. Factors affecting male mental health are identified as war, unemployment, hazardous occupations, homelessness, divorce and specific cultural problems affecting Aboriginal communities and men from a non-English speaking background. The report aims to raise awareness and encourage debate on the issue of male mental health in Australia.
    http://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/mh11syn.htm
    Mental Health and Special Programs Branch
    Website of the Mental Health and Special Programs Branch of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aging.
    http://www.health.gov.au/hsdd/mentalhe/index.htm
    Mental Health First Aid Manual
    In order to help people provide initial support for someone with a mental health problem, the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University has developed a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course and the manual. The MHFA course is a 12-hour course developed in 2000 by Betty Kitchener and Professor Tony Jorm with the aim to improve the mental health literacy of members of the Australian community.
    http://www.mhfa.com.au/course_manual.htm
    MINDIT Queensland alliance of mental illness and psychiatric disability groups inc.
    An incorporated peak body representing non-government organisations and groups within the mental illness and psychiatric disability sector. Governed by mental health consumers, carers and service providers.
    http://qld.mentalhealth.org.au/
    Moodgym
    Self-paced software package designed to teach participants the relationship between thoughts and feelings as well as cognitive behavioural therapy
    http://moodgym.anu.edu.au
    National Framework for Implementation of the National Mental Health Plan 2003-2008 in Multicultural Australia
    This Framework, endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council National Mental Health Working Group after extensive consultation, responds to Australia’s multicultural community: a community where one Australian in three has a culturally and linguistically diverse ancestry. It complements existing mainstream mental health policy, focusing specifically on mental health issues for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and identifying specific areas for action for CALD communities in the future.
    http://www.mmha.org.au/Policy/framework.pdf/file_view
    National Mental Health Report 2004, Summary of changes in Australia’s Mental Health Services
    This eighth National Mental Health Report provides the latest data to give an update on progress made under the National Mental Health Strategy. It is the result of extensive work by many people who have provided the data required to build a picture of the developments in Australia’s mental health services.
    http://qld.mentalhealth.org.au/news/items/2005/01/00542-upload-00001.pdf
    New Zealand Guidelines Group
    The New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG) is an informal network of expertise and information on guidelines development and implementation. It encourages the free exchange and sharing of evidence and guidelines through its website.
    http://www.nzgg.org.nz/index.cfm?fuseaction=fuseaction_10&fusesubaction=docs&documentID=22
    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and War-Related Stress.
    This book was developed by mental health professionals with considerable experience in the area of posttraumatic stress. Although it is directed primarily at veterans and their families, the information is equally applicable to survivors of other kinds of trauma.
    http://www.dva.gov.au/health/counsell/ptsd/ptsdbook.htm
    Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Major Depression
    This practice guideline uses available evidence to develop treatment recommendations for adult patients with major depressive disorder.
    http://www.psych.org/psych_pract/treatg/pg/Depression2e.book.cfm
    Promoting mental health : Concepts, Emerging evidence, Practice. Summary Report
    The Summary Report reviews mental health concepts, mental health promotion, and the relationship between mental health and mental illnesses. It also provides a rationale for including mental health promotion and illness prevention and treatment in public health. This report provides examples of possible interventions and outlines the responsibilities of various government and nongovernment agencies.
    http://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/en/promoting_mhh.pdf
    Reach Out
    This document contains a range of information in mental illness and youth suicide, including depression and suicide and self-harm.
    http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=72
    Response-Ability
    This resource provides information on mental illness and suicide risk and protective factors across the lifespan. The target audience for this document is secondary teachers and journalists.
    http://www.responseability.org/ConstructionFiles/22302_TeachersGuideToMental.pdf
    SANE Australia
    A national charity helping teens affected by mental illness. Provides multilingual fact sheets, a helpline, research, resources and advocacy for mental health consumers.
    http://www.sane.org/
    Torture and Trauma: A Guide for Health Professionals
    An estimated 70% of refugees coming into Australia each year have suffered some form of torture or trauma. They are often seen by health care professionals, because of pressing medical problems and because they present with somatic symptoms which camouflage mental conditions.
    http://www.health.qld.gov.au/multicultural/cultdiv/pdf/trauma.pdf
    Treating Depression: The beyondblue guidelines for treating depression in primary care
    This page provides practical advice, directed primarily at practitioners, in the treatment of depression. It is part of the Medical Journal of Australia website, that additionally has a wide variety of searchable medical research.
    http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/176_10_200502/ell10082_fm.html
    Treating Eating Disorders: A quick guide
    'Treating Patients With Eating Disorders: A Quick Reference Guide' is a summary and synopsis of the American Psychiatric Association’s Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Eating Disorders, Second Edition. The Quick Reference Guide is not designed to stand on its own and should be used in conjunction with the full text of the Practice Guideline. Graphical algorithms illustrating the treatment of patients with eating disorders are included.
    http://www.psych.org/psych_pract/treatg/quick_ref_guide/eating_disorders_qrg9402.pdf
    VICSERV Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria Information Papers
    Several papers that have been written about various issues affecting both PDRS Services and Service users themselves. Written by both VICSERV staff and others, these papers can be read on-line or downloaded, and printed.
    http://www.vicserv.org.au/library/
    Young People and Self Harm
    This site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and for professionals working with them.
    http://www.selfharm.org.uk
       
       
       

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