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Mental Health organisations and agencies

Web Link Hits      Anxiety Online Online mental health service offering information, assessment and treatment programs for anxiety disorders. 123      Association of Psychologists in Developmental Disability Services (PsychDD) Professional interest group for psychologists from government and private sector organisations in NSW. Primary focus is intellectual disability though activities are also relevant to psychologists working with other forms of developmental disability. 228      At Ease Mental health resources targeting veterans, their partners, carers, sons and daughters, and current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members. 372      Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA) Conference - 18-19 Aug 2011, Geelong Promotes and supports the practice of Play Therapy throughout the Australasia region. 454      Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research (ASPR) National peak body for psychiatric and mental health research in Australia and New Zealand. 50      Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS) Advances knowledge about the nature and consequences of highly stressful events and fosters development of policy, programs and service initiatives which seek to prevent and/or minimise the unwanted consequences of such experiences. 260      Australia and New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc The role of the Association is to advance the field of mental health in the Region by the application of knowledge about mental health. From mental health education, training, research to mental health advocacy. 248      Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) Multidisciplinary organisation that aims to represent and support the activities of all professionals working in the field of eating disorders and related issues. 375      Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association (ANZATA) Provides opportunities for the exchange of information and ideas concerning the therapeutic use of art for practising Art Therapists and Art Therapy students. 267      Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc (AAIMHI) Part of a world body (the World Association for Infant Mental Health) made up of professionals from different fields who work together to enhance the social & emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family & community. 358      Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) Association of professionals with a shared interest in Family Therapy theory and practice. 29      Australian Association of Relationship Counsellors (AARC) Inc Professional association for relationship counsellors. 386      Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement Inc Provider of grief and bereavement education. 336      Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health (ACPMH) At the University of Melbourne. Undertakes trauma-related research, policy advice, service development and education. 337      Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN) Based at Australian National University. Links people across Australia concerned with the trauma, loss and grief experiences of children and adolescents. 279      Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) Inc Peak professional body for mental health nurses in Australia. 449      Australian Counselling Association (ACA) National professional peak association for counsellors. 341      Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research (AFFIRM) Aims to decrease the prevalence of common mental health disorders in Australia and to increase community understanding of mental health issues. 973      Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) National peak body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists in Australia. 89      Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd (AICAFMHA) Promotes the mental health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and their families/carers. 369      Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) Promotes, conducts, and supports comprehensive intersectoral programs of research activities for the prevention of suicidal behaviours in Australia. 359      Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN) Aims to support states and territories and to work collaboratively with the mental health sector to achieve the vision of the introduction of outcomes and casemix measures. 51      Australian Psychological Society (APS) Largest professional association for psychologists in Australia. 277      Beacon Portal to health online applications for mental and physical disorders, which are categorised, reviewed and rated by an independent panel of health experts, for the information of health consumers. 132      Beat Baby Blues Developed by perinatal mental health experts from the Mother and Baby Units at St John of God Hospital to provide factual, practical and credible information for women, their partners and families. 107      beyondblue Works to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. 221      bipolarcaregivers.org Resource for close family, partners and friends of a person with bipolar disorder. 65      Bite Back Designed to help 12-18 year olds maintain their mental health through the sharing of personal stories. 111      Black Dog Institute Educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders. 333      BluePages Information about depression for consumers. 306      Brain & Mind Research Institute (BMRI) Brings together patients, support groups and front-line carers with scientists and clinicians working in neurosciences and brain research, providing hope for those affected. 22      BrolgaNet A network of people with an interest in the involvement of consumers as active participants (not just passive 'subjects') in mental health research, and conducting research of high priority to mental health consumers. 213      CALM: Computer Assisted Learning for the Mind From University of Auckland. Online course to assist in developing mental resilience, healthy relationships and meaning in life. 136      CAN (Mental Health) Inc Consumer run organisation for people with a mental illness. 360      Centre for Emotional Health (CEH) At Macquarie University. Focuses on the understanding, treatment and prevention of anxiety, depression and related mental health problems. 366      Centre for International Mental Health (CIMH) At the School of Population Health, University of Melbourne. Dedicated to research, teaching and policy reform in the field of mental health, in Australia and the broader international community. 360      Centre for Mental Health Research At the Australian National University. Aims to improve the mental health of Australians through research and development, training, policy and the dissemination of health information. 296      Changing Minds Mental Health Association NSW web resource to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in a fun, interactive and informative way. Provides information, tips, links and a forum. 282      Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Provides information for family members across Australia where a parent has a mental illness and for people who care for and work with them. 106      Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) Anxiety and depression information and research. 322      Comcare Works in partnership with employees and employers to reduce the human and financial costs of workplace injuries and disease in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. 12      Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing (YAW-CRC) Conducts research to develop technological solutions to mental health problems. 20      DailyStrength Online community support groups for people with health or mental health problems. Discussions, recommendations, advice and news. 450      depressionServices.org.au A service portal offering a diverse range of interactive human services, including free counselling and peer support, utilising online technologies for Australians living with depression to help improve their mental health and wellbeing. 326      E-couch Provides evidence-based information about emotional problems (including depression and anxiety disorders) and teaches strategies that to help prevent problems and understand onself better. 257      eheadspace An online service that provides mental health support and counselling to young people. 35      Family separation: a guide for children & teens The CSA and beyondblue have partnered to develop this online resource for teenagers sharing stories, tips and strategies for dealing with separation. 104      Gambling Hangover Campaign Gambling campaign aimed at young men 18-24, offering a range of new help and support options. 343      Gambling Help Online Provides online access to qualified gambling counsellors who can provide assistance through either live online counselling or email. 106      Gambling Impact Society (NSW) Inc Provides a consultative body to represent the interests of problem gamblers and their families and a focal point for information for people affected by problem gambling and service providers. 292      Gambling Research Australia (GRA) An initiative of the Ministerial Council on Gambling. The objective of the Council is to minimise the adverse consequences of problem gambling via the exchange of information on responsible gambling measures. 270      Global Online Directory of Mental Health Groups/Organisations Global Online Directory of Mental Health Patient/Service User, Family Member/Caregiver Support Groups, and Mental Health Advocacy and Awareness Organizations, from World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH). 204      Good Therapy Australia Maintains a searchable database of mental health practitioners in Australia. 424      headspace - National Youth Mental Health Foundation Youth mental health information and resources. 318      Healthshare Provides information and online communities around health issues. 6      highsnlows Information for young people about how cannabis use can affect their mental health and where they can find help. 222      Hope for Life Suicide Prevention & Bereavement Support - The Salvation Army Information on how to support someone affected by suicide and details of agencies people can ring for support; as well as an online training program for care givers, pastoral care workers and people that work with people bereaved through suicide. 256      Hunter Institute of Mental Health At Hunter New England Area Health Service. Provides a range of education and training programs as well undertaking health promotion projects in the Hunter region and across Australia. 361      International Alliance for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Schools International network of agencies and individuals who believe that addressing mental health issues in schools is vitally important to the wellbeing of school community members. 268      International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) The primary aim of this international program in research is to examine and document the human experience of serious illness (both physical and mental). 200      Itsallright For teens in families affected by mental illness. Offers factsheets and podcasts and provides an online information and referral service on mental illness including schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders. 146      Just Speak Up Postnatal depression and anxiety campaign aimed at pregnant women, new mothers, their partners and families. 93      JustAskUs Aimed at university students who are seeking information or help in relation to alcohol, drugs, mental health and wellbeing. Provides information on a variety of health topics and links to support services. 318      KidsMatter National mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative specifically developed for early childhood services. 35      Let's Talk Gambling Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW website addressing gambling issues in Aboriginal communities in NSW; includes supporting resources, links and events. 78      Lifeline 24-hour telephone counselling, as well as suicide prevention and awareness programs, face-to-face counselling, and programs aimed at promoting well-being and encouraging help-seeking behaviours. 283      Living is for Everyone (LIFE) Developed by the Auseinet as part of its commitment to facilitating networks for information exchange and learning under the Australian Government National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS). 409      LivingWorks Provides learning programs that help caregivers play a role in preventing suicide. 269      Mental Health & Well Being Information on Government health programs, funding opportunities, publications, and policies. 337      Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office (MHDAO) Responsible for developing, managing and coordinating NSW Department of Health policy, strategy and program funding relating to mental health and the prevention and management of alcohol and drug related harm. 238      Mental Health Association NSW Inc Information services, education about protecting mental health, mutual support and advocacy services. 316      Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) Peak body for non-government organisations working for mental health throughout NSW. 364      Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) National non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector. 360      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Mental health first aid training course for teachers, nurses, case managers, support workers, social welfare staff, employment agencies staff, personnel staff, and members of the general public. 347      Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) Raises funds to promote mental health and wellbeing, public involvement in mental health, removal of the stigma linked with mental illness, research on mental health issues, effective prevention programmes, and mental health education. 282      Mental Health Links for Lawyers A resource centre to provide information to lawyers to assist them in their representation of clients with mental health issues. 514      Mental Health National Outcomes and Casemix Collection Supports implementation of routine consumer outcome measurement in the public mental health sector, to improve the quality of mental health services through better understanding and use of information about the outcomes for consumers. 262      Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) Delivery of interdisciplinary mental health workshops and website supporting continued collaboration amongst mental health professionals. 204      Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) Specialist quasi-judicial body established under the Mental Health Act 2007. It has a wide range of powers that enable it to make and review orders, and to hear some appeals, about the treatment and care of people with a mental illness. 252      Mental Health Services in Australia (MHSIA) Provides Australian mental health services data and reporting on the progress of mental health reform in Australia. 16      Mental Health Wiki Mental health information from professional journals, textbooks and websites run by government organisations. 6      Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) National body with state and territory member organisations that support and represent people with a severe mental illness and their carers. 303      mentalympians.tv By hosting a broad range of Internet content, stories, film, research and other material, mentalympians.tv aims to raise awareness of recovery, inspire hope and reduce self-stigma and social isolation. 146      MIDonline: Multicultural Information on Depression Provides multilingual and culturally relevant information on depression for CALD adult populations in Australia. 115      Mind UK based mental health charity. Website includes factsheets, booklets and link. 181      Mindframe Media Resources produced for the mental health sector under the Mindframe National Media Initiative. Includes resource book and quick reference cards and information on talking to the media about suicide and mental illness. 347      Mindful Employer An initiative of SANE Australia to promote better workplace mental health. 19      MindMatters Resource and professional development program to support Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the social and emotional wellbeing of members of school communities. 511      Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) Psychiatry research centre at Monash University. 266      MoodGYM Training Program Cognitive behavioural therapy for preventing depression. 249      National Association for Loss And Grief (NALAG) (NSW) Inc Loss and grief support services, including education and support groups. 373      National Mental Health Consumer & Carer Forum (NMHCCF) Combined national voice for consumers and carers participating in the development of mental health policy and sector development in Australia. 23      National Mental Health Seclusion and Restraint Project (NMHSRP) Collaborative initiative between the Australian Government and State and Territory Governments with the primary aim of reducing and, where possible, eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint in public mental health services. 281      New South Wales Consumer Advisory Group - Mental Health Inc (NSW CAG) Provides an ongoing mechanism for mental health consumer and carer participation into policy and service development, implementation and evaluation. 324      New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry (NSWIOP) Major provider of continuing professional education in mental health. 286      NSW Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders (NSW CEDD) Eating and dieting disorders information, resources and support. 504      NSW Young Lawyers Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources to help law students, solicitors and barristers if they are experiencing mental health issues or wish to improve their general wellbeing. 8      OnTrack Online support for people who are feeling depressed and drinking heavily. 105      Partners in Depression Group education program for people caring for someone experiencing depression. 6      Pat McGorry Mental Health Reform Website A resource for concerned Australians, policy-makers and people who work in mental health services who want to help to achieve mental health reform. 202      Problem Gambling Australian Government website on problem gambling, including information about initiatives, changes to gambling venues, gambling impact and resources. 62      PsyCheck Assists AOD workers identify and manage mental health issues. 269      Psychogeriatric Nurse’s Association Australia Inc (PGNA) Peak body for psychogeriatric nurses. 61      Psychosocial Support in Disasters Assists in the areas of preparation, support, and recovery for individuals and communities affected by disaster. 108      Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Peak body for Member Associations which meet the standards developed by consensus as appropriate for professional practitioners within the disciplines of Counselling and Psychotherapy in the Australian community. 371      Reach Out Web-based service aiming to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people. An initiative of the Inspire Foundation. 325      Read the Signs Campaign promoting help seeking and suicide prevention. A joint initiative of MTAA Super and Lifeline. 326      Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children`s Mental Health At Portland State University, Oregon. Promotes effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. 301      Response Ability Mental health resources for tertiary education. 405      Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Principal body representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australasia. 316      SANE Australia Assists people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research. 197      Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW (SFNSW) Inc Committed to improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with serious mental illness, their carers and relatives. 334      Schizophrenia Research Institute (SRI) Research institute undertaking studies to understand the causes of schizophrenia. 263      School-Link: supporting mental health of students with an intellectual disability in NSW schools News, information and resources to support the mental health of children and young people with an intellectual disability. 64      Social Phobia Education Program (SPEP) Education program designed to teach people with social phobia about their symptoms, and to show them ways of managing their symptoms, all done over the Internet. 320      Society of Counselling and Psychotherapy Educators (SCAPE) Provides a national and professional organisational structure to support the practice of counselling and psychotherapy education in Australia. 277      Stress Less The Stress Less campaign is coordinated by the Mental Health Association NSW (MHA) and has the aim of increasing community awareness of the risks of stress and providing tips and ideas on how we can all go about reducing the impact of stress in our l 170      Suicide Call Back Service Provides crisis counselling to people at risk of suicide, carers for someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide, 24 hours per day 7 days a week across Australia, on 1300 659 467. 32      Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) National umbrella body active in suicide prevention. 292      Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) US based. provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organisations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies. 269      The Children’s Mental Health Research Fund Supports clinical research into the causes, assessment and early intervention of early-onset mental health problems in children and their families. 28      The Shed Online A place for men to socialise, network, make friends and share skills. It aims to recreate the atmosphere of “real life” Men Sheds – a safe space where men can feel confident to discuss and exchange information. 91      Towards Better Practice: Enhancing Collaboration Between Women`s DV & Mental Health Services The Project aims to improve co-ordinated service responses for women who are experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic violence and mental health concerns/mental illness. 211      Transcultural Mental Health Centre Aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people of non-English speaking background through a community capacity building approach. 340      Transforming Australia's Mental Health Services (TAMHSS) Network Provides an independent forum to increase and sustain the momentum for reform and encourages the Australian community to participate in the transformation of the Australian mental health service system. 118      whatworks4u.org Aims to improve treatment for young people with mental health problems by gathering information about what works in the real world. 11      Work Out Online mental health app designed specifically for young men. 25      World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) International membership organization to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health. 246      youthbeyondblue.com BeyondBlue's mental health website for young people includes information on depression and anxiety, how to get help, resources and events. 285

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