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CAMHS Southside spreads wings to better address growing

(5 days ago) WebChildren and adolescents, along with new and expectant mothers, have a new place to access mental health services in Canberra’s south. More than $5 million …

https://the-riotact.com/camhs-southside-spreads-wings-to-better-address-growing-demand-for-therapy/737921

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Dhulwa Mental Health unit nurses scared to report assaults

(3 days ago) WebApril 6 2022 - 12:30pm. Comments. Nurses have reported more than 100 assaults over a six-month period at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit. Picture: Jake Sims. Nurses working …

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7689225/warning-of-impending-catastrophic-event-as-nurses-scared-to-report-assaults/

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31 patients absconded from mental health units: Canberra Health

(4 days ago) WebA spokesman from Canberra Health Services said the number of patients who absconded accounted for fewer than 2 per cent of admissions to the ACT's mental …

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8404771/most-patients-who-absconded-from-mental-health-units-were-on-leave/

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Building a stronger mental health system for Canberrans

(8 days ago) WebReleased 15/06/2023 - Joint media release. The ACT Government is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of Canberrans. We are investing in services, …

https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/barr/2023/building-a-stronger-mental-health-system-for-canberrans

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Adult mental health - Canberra Health Services - CNCT

(6 days ago) WebACT Charter of Rights for People who Experience Mental Health Issues. The ACT Charter of Rights for People who Experience Mental Health Issues states how people who …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/adult-mental-health

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Mental health news headlines - 9News

(8 days ago) WebAustralians turning to virtual therapy for mental health treatment. A recent study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found 3.4 million Australians sought help for …

https://www.9news.com.au/mental-health

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Canberra's walk-in mental health centre officially opened - Mirage …

(3 days ago) WebPeople can walk-in to the Canberra Head to Health centre without a referral or appointment and all services are free of charge. Fully funded by the Commonwealth …

https://www.miragenews.com/canberras-walk-in-mental-health-centre-946748/

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Access Mental Health: 1800 629 354 - Canberra Health Services

(6 days ago) WebThe Access Mental Health Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact us on 1800 629 354 (free call). Depending on what your mental health concern is, our …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/access-mental-health

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An awakening experience for students working in mental health

(4 days ago) WebFor enquiries about the program, call 6201 5843 or email [email protected]. If this story has raised any concerns for you, contact Lifeline …

https://www.canberra.edu.au/uncover/news-archive/2022/november/an-awakening-experience-for-students-working-in-mental-health

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Adult Inpatient Mental Health Units - Canberra Health Services

(1 days ago) WebThe Gawanggal Mental Health Unit is a 10-bed community rehabilitation and reintegration unit located on the edge of the North Canberra Hospital campus. This unit supports you …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/adult-inpatient-mental-health-units

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Mental Health Community Coalition ACT

(3 days ago) WebMental Health Community Coalition ACT is our Territory’s peak body for community-based mental health. Our 52 members make up two-thirds of Canberra’s mental health …

https://mhccact.org.au/

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There's a mental health crisis gripping kids today, but the way out …

(3 days ago) WebMore than a quarter of the 1.1 million Australians with an eating disorder are aged 19 or under, compared to 15 per cent in 2012, according to Deloitte.; Almost half …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/australia-mental-health-crisis-teens-parents/103619616

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Ground News - Canberra Liberals: Escape of mental health patient …

(3 days ago) WebThe escape of a patient from a mental health facility this weekend raises significant concerns about the state of the mental health system in the ACT, the Canberra Liberals …

https://ground.news/article/canberra-liberals-escape-of-mental-health-patient-raises-concerns

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Local Mental Health Crisis Services - ADACAS

(3 days ago) WebThe ACT CATT provides immediate help during a mental health crisis. The team will assess your current mental well-being and work with you to decide the best way to help …

https://adacas.org.au/information-resources/looking-after-your-mental-health/crisis-services/

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Runaway returned to mental health unit Canberra CityNews

(Just Now) WebLachlan Porreca. UPDATE, Friday, 9am: Police report that Lachlan Porreca, 27, who escaped from the Canberra Hospital’s Adult Mental Health Unit on April 29 has been …

https://citynews.com.au/2023/man-on-the-run-from-metal-unit/

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‘Huge’ proportion of mental health conditions in Australia found …

(4 days ago) WebMore than 1.8m cases of depression, anxiety and substance disorders could be prevented, researchers find If child abuse and neglect did not exist, more than 1.8m …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/09/huge-proportion-of-mental-health-conditions-in-australia-found-to-be-caused-by-childhood-maltreatment

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The negative survey results ACT Health didn't want you to see

(9 days ago) WebThe team behind the ACT's digital health record reported having an unsustainable workload, burnout and poor treatment in parts of a staff survey which ACT …

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8416225/many-instances-of-tears-what-act-health-didnt-want-you-to-see/

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Prince Harry and Meghan Talk Mental Health on First Nigeria Visit

(9 days ago) WebABUJA (Reuters) - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Friday attended an inaugural mental health summit at a school run by a local non-profit linked to their …

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-10/prince-harry-and-meghan-talk-mental-health-on-first-nigeria-visit

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Physical Fitness Linked to Better Mental Health in Young People

(1 days ago) WebThe risk of mental health disorder was weighted against three metrics for physical fitness: cardio fitness, as measured by a student’s time in an 800-meter run; …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/health/adolescents-exercise-mental-health.html

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Kaine Cosponsors Legislation to Address Homelessness, Mental …

(1 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and former fair …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-cosponsors-legislation-to-address-homelessness-mental-health-substance-use-crises

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Behavioral

(9 days ago) WebToday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/08/biden-harris-administration-announces-46-8-million-behavioral-health-funding-opportunities-advance-president-bidens-unity-agenda-may-mental-health-awareness-month.html

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News - Canberra Health Services

(2 days ago) WebThe $50 million expansion of Canberra Hospital’s dedicated facilities for women, newborn babies, children and young people is now complete. Holiday service closures. Some …

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/news

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WebThe country’s jails and prisons have become its largest provider of inpatient mental health treatment, with 10 times as many seriously mentally ill people now held …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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As mental health issues plague community, Asian Americans fight …

(2 days ago) WebAs the global emergency surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic ended last year, directors at Self-Help for the Elderly, an agency serving San Francisco’s Asian American …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/10/asian-american-community-mental-health-stigma/73590929007/

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Northern Alberta industries urged to support unique mental …

(5 days ago) WebA two-day mental health summit, hosted this week by Northwestern Polytechnic and the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention in Grande Prairie, focused on promoting …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-industries-urged-to-support-unique-mental-health-issues-of-employees-1.7197839

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WebOCR disability discrimination protections. Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns title on mental health grounds - BBC

(9 days ago) WebReigning Miss USA Noelia Voigt has resigned her title, citing mental health challenges. Ms Voigt, who won the annual competition in September, said she believed …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68973924

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Fetterman, Smith want a Senate mental health commission

(4 days ago) WebNow Fetterman and Smith are unveiling a bill to establish a bipartisan Senate mental health commission they say would address gaps in patient care, provider …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/10/fetterman-smith-want-senate-mental-health-commission/

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NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater …

(6 days ago) WebRecent Press Releases. NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater Investments in Programs to Address Recidivism, Mental Health and Keep New Yorkers …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/09/2600/

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