Brisbane Area

Links

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Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing: Mental Health and Well Being:

Auseinet: informs, educates and promotes good practice about mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan: www.auseinet.com/index.php
National Action Plan for Depression
www.mentalhealth.gov.au/resources/reports/napd.htm
National Depression Initiative: Beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The interrelations of social capital with health and mental health - a discussion
http://www.mentalhealth.gov.au/resources/inter.htm
National Action Plan for Promotion, Prevention & Early Intervention for Mental Health (2000)
www.mentalhealth.gov.au/mhinfo/ppei/nap2000.htm
National Review of Tele Counselling and Web Counselling Services, 2003
www.mentalhealth.gov.au/resources/reports/counsel.htm
e-Mental Health in Australia: Implications of the internet and Related Technologies for Policy

www.mentalhealth.gov.au/resources/reports/emh.htm
Mental Health Needs and Expenditure in Australia - June 2002
www.mentalhealth.gov.au/resources/reports/needsexp.htm
Research Priorities in Mental Health , ANU Centre for Mental Health Research, November 2001
www.mentalhealth.gov.au/resources/reports/rpimh.htm
National Mental Health Policy
www.mentalhealth.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Publications

Mental Health Services in Australia
http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/hse/mhsa00-01/index.html

NHMRC Publications: Clinical Practice Guidelines

Psychosocial Clinical Practice Guidelines: Information, support and counselling for women with breast cancer
www7.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/cp61syn.htm
Clinical Practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer
www7.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/cp90syn.htm
Management of overweight and obesity in children, adolescents and adults
www.obesityguidelines.gov.au

NHMRC Publications: general

National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, Setting the evidence-based research agenda for Australia: A literature review
www7.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/mh12syn.htm
Men and Mental Health
www7.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/mh11syn.htm
Post Natal Depression
www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/wh29syn.htm
Tackling Chronic Disease: Exploration of Key Research Dimensions
www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/ph51syn.htm
Health Australia Review - Promoting the Health of Australians
http://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/ph17to21.htm
Effective School Health Promotion - Towards Health Promoting Schools
www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications/synopses/ph14syn.htm

Clinical Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology Central: This clearinghouse of neuropsych-related info includes information resources, frequently asked questions, a forum, and various links - www.neuropsychologycentral.com/
Neuropsychologicy arena: This website provides professionals and researchers in the area of neuropsychology with information on the range of neuropsychology books, journals and tests, as well as links to associations, upcoming conferences and other online resources - www.neuropsychologyarena.com
Neurological Disorder Resources: information resources for an alphabetical list of disorders - http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/disorders.html
APS CCN site: provides links to organisations - www.psychology.org.au/units/colleges/neuro/links.asp
PsychWatch Neuropsychology resources: links to organisations, related sites and journals - www.psychwatch.com/neuropsy_page.htm

Forensic Psychology

Australian And New Zealand Association Of Psychiatry, Psychology And Law (Inc): this group coordinates an annual conference with an international speaker and a biannual journal
www.med.monash.edu.au/psychmed/anzappl/
Contains links to American organisations, journals, and resources for those in the fields of forensic psychology, psychiatry, and criminal behaviours
www.psychwatch.com/forensic_page.htm
APS College of Forensic Psychology
www.psychology.org.au/units/colleges/forensic/
American Psychology-Law Society
www.ap-ls.org/about/membershipIndex.html

Sport and Exercise Psychology

APA Division of Exercise and Sports Psychology
www.apa.org/about/division/div47.html
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
www.aaasponline.org/index.php
Sport Psychology Resources, Organisations, Journals and Online Courses
www.psychwatch.com/sport_psychology.htm

Health Psychology

European Health Psychology Society: includes information on international conferences and free subscription to their newsletter
www.ehps.net/1024
International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity
www.isbnpa.org
International Society for Behavioural Medicine
www.isbm.info
Australian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine
www.asbhm.org
Public Health Association of Australia
www.phaa.net.au
British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology
www.health-psychology.org.uk
USA Centres for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/page.do/id/0900f3ec80112422
PsychWatch Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine: links to organisations and resources
www.psychwatch.com/healthpsych_page.htm

Educational and Developmental Psychology

Kids Help Line
www.kidshelp.com.au
Hunter Institute of Mental Health
www.himh.org.au
LivingWorks Education
www.livingworks.net
Mind Matters - a mental health promotion resource for secondary schools
www.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters/index.htm
Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association
www.qgca.asn.au
Reach Out
www.reachout.com.au

International Links & Resources

Preventing Suicide: A toolkit for Mental Health Services
This National Institute for Mental Health (UK) toolkit offers professionals and managers involved in mental health care a guide for measuring existing practice against the standards recommended in the Report into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness. Each standard from the report is outlined, and recommended procedure described. There is also an extensive list of resources provided to assist in developing positive practice.
www.nimhe.org.uk/whatshapp/item_display_publications.asp?id=342
International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation [FREE]
This professional peer reviewed publication and data archive is dedicated to the enhancement of program development, evaluation and innovations in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs worldwide. It was created in 1996 by practitioners, scholars and consumers with a forum to publish and discuss their work in program development, evaluation research, policy innovations, and therapeutic practices that have been successful in their particular region and cultures. Articles on psychosocial interventions, psychopharmacotherapy, mental health primary care, institutional and community care innovations, decentralization, policy changes, community & regionally based systems, and program evaluation are given particular attention.
http://www.psychosocial.com/index.htm
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine [FREE] [JCU]
The Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (JSSM) is a non-profit making scientific electronic journal, publishing research and review articles, together with case studies, in the fields of sports medicine and the exercise sciences. JSSM is published quarterly in March, June, September and December. JSSM also publishes editorials, a "letter to the editor" section, abstracts from international and national congresses, panel meetings, conferences and symposia, and can function as an open discussion forum on significant issues of current interest. Journal content can include video, audio and interactive software since it is published in an electronic format. Online access is free. Archives date back to 2002.
http://www.jssm.org/
Pain: clinical updates [FREE]
'Pain: Clinical Updates' is a clinical newsletter of the International Association for the Study of Pain, first published May 1993. This site provides free, full-text access to all newsletters published to date. The newsletters aim to provide "accurate and timely information about pain therapy", of interest to practitioners working in a range of specialist areas, patients and families.
www.iasp-pain.org/PCUOpen.html
Psychiatric Bulletin [FREE] [JCU]
Publisher: The Royal College of Psychiatrists. This is the journal of record for developments in psychiatric practice and service provision. In addition to a wide selection of peer-reviewed papers, regular columns cover audit and education in psychiatry. The extensive and much-quoted correspondence column provides an important forum for debate on topical issues. There are regular articles about service provision around the world. Papers from overseas, reporting clinical and organisational developments in other countries, ensure a truly international approach. The Psychiatric Bulletin is essential reading for anyone involved in its provision or management. All papers are peer-reviewed. Published monthly, online access is free.
http://pb.rcpsych.org/
Psychiatric Times [FREE]
Publisher: CME, Inc. Psychiatric Times is the most widely read publication in the field of psychiatry, and it is available to you free online. This monthly resource features outstanding columnists, compelling features, vital clinical news, intriguing special reports, career opportunities and the chance to earn Category 1 credit. Psychiatric Times is a monthly trade publication with news and clinical articles read by psychiatrists, allied mental health professionals and primary care physicians who treat mental disorders.
www.psychiatrictimes.com/
Eating disorders: core interventions in the treatment and management of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and related eating disorders
UK January 2004 guideline from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health on care of people with eating disorders. It covers core interventions and applies to adults, adolescents and children from the age of eight. The guideline makes recommendations for the identification, treatment and management of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and atypical eating disorders (including binge eating disorder).
www.bps.org.uk/publications/core/eating/eating_home.cfm