There were 4395 acute mental health beds in Australian public hospitals in 2007-08, rising to 5493 in 2016-17. Number available per 1000 people also rose over this period. More beds NOT the answer. More, effective community care now. @ian_hickie@CMHR_ANU@ozprodcom
NOW HIRING | Orygen seek to appoint a youth vocational specialist with extensive knowledge and expertise in the career development or disability employment sector and an understanding of youth mental health. Do you fit the bill? Apply today! https://t.co/b17imyy1cC
Honoured to be offered this role and will do everything I can working with the next Vic government the RC and all Victorians to make MH care humane expert & effective just as cancer and other health fields @DanielAndrewsMP
“You can have any treatment you like as long as it’s DBT” Early Intervention for BPD (or whatever term is preferred) includes minimising harm from the health system itself - Andrew Chanen @ifevrgroup
Wow—early intervention in psychosis service within the Bedford MA VA! Presentation on supported ed in this context using Veteran’s educational benefits; very cool #IEPA11@ifevrgroup