College’s patient-therapist sex policy "wrong" 1 Mar 2012 0 comments RANZCP says a new "zero tolerance" policy on sexual boundary violations that goes beyond that imposed by medical boards and tribunals is about building community trust in the profession.
Low income patients “successfully selected” for ATAPS 1 Mar 2012 0 comments ATAPS has been a success, with GPs referring disadvantaged individuals through the program, research shows.
New mental health hospital funding ‘perverse’ 23 Feb 2012 0 comments Proposals for the national funding model for mental health will create perverse treatment incentives and lack accuracy, according to expert criticisms of the plan.
Debate over cash for sterilisation hits Australia 16 Feb 2012 0 comments A US organisation that offers drug addicts almost $300 to undergo surgical sterilisation is planning to expand into Australia, prompting experts to consider whether cash incentives for sterilisation…
Managing mental illness and smoking: training 16 Feb 2012 0 comments NSW Health and the Cancer Council have announced a new training project to help mental health professionals combat smoking among the mentally ill.
New charges laid against Sydney psychiatrist 15 Feb 2012 0 comments New charges have been laid against Sydney psychiatrist Dr Ong Ming Tan, bringing the number of charges against him to 14.
Mental Health Inequality for Indigenous Australians 9 Feb 2012 0 comments Inequality in mental health care for indigenous and non-indigenous Australians is rife and starts at an early age, new research shows.
States' mismanagement causes mental health inequalities 2 Feb 2012 0 comments Experts have lashed out at the Australian federal government, claiming the national mental health system is "a shambles" with states mismanaging funds causing inequities in mental health care.
New beyondblue chief executive 2 Feb 2012 0 comments After stints as head of the AGPN and as chief minister of the ACT, Kate Carnell has been made CEO of beyonblue.
Breaking news: Mixed reaction to Better Access backtrack 1 Feb 2012 0 comments The government has backed down on its plans to cut the Better Access program, drawing a mixed reaction from mental health advocates.
