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New national framework launched to support mental health and wellbeing of Australian medical professionals
The Every Doctor, Every Setting: A National Framework was officially launched today, as part of a national commitment to prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of Australian doctors and medical students.
Reinvestment in world-class mental health research initiative announced
The Commonwealth Government has reinvested in the prevention of mental ill-health, announcing $2.1million of continued funding to support valuable research initiatives for the prevention of anxiety and depression through The Prevention Hub.
New PhD scholar focussed on mental health in small business
Bruce Nelson is completing his PhD at the University of Newcastle and recently started working as part of The Prevention Hub on issues around small business and mental health.
PhD scholarship recipient presents poster at [email protected]
University of Newcastle student and Prevention Hub PhD scholarship recipient Elloyse (Elly) Saw presented a research poster at the [email protected] conference.
Elly's research seeks to evaluate an online program for carers of people with anxiety or depression, funded as part of The Prevention Hub.
Minds Together for carers will focus on information, skill building and access to an online portal to facilitate social support.
"The outcomes of this research will build on existing evidence-based interventions known to reduce the physical, social, emotional and psychological impact on carers," said Elly.
"The online format will address accessibility issues associated with existing face-to-face programs, which is a current service gap."
Access Elly's full conference poster here.