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Change promised after 'hard-to-read' report uncovers …

(3 days ago) WebLocated in Symonston, in Canberra's south-east, the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit can house up to 25 adult patients in need of both acute mental health treatment and secure surroundings.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/damming-report-into-dhulwa-mental-health-unit-canberra/101720992

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Patients in Canberra's secure mental-health units are absconding …

(6 days ago) WebCanberra's mental-health services have fallen under wider scrutiny in recent years. Worksafe ACT has been investigating Dhulwa since 2022, and inspectors …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-29/mental-health-patients-escaping-and-returning-intoxicated/103035522

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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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WOKE program gets ACT government support but …

(8 days ago) Web"This includes over $18.5 million in co-funding between the Commonwealth and ACT governments to invest in child mental health …

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8234212/its-not-enough-life-saving-mental-health-program-gets-funding-lifeline/

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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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Stronger mental health support for Canberrans - Our Canberra

(3 days ago) WebThe $47 million package of investment includes: $14.5 million over four years to strengthen community-based and Canberra Health Services responses for families …

https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2022/july/stronger-mental-health-support-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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Canberra Hospital launches adolescent mental health services

(2 days ago) WebCanberra Hospital in Australia has introduced two mental health services for young people as part of its new adolescent health wing. The wing features a 14-bed unit …

https://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/canberra-hospital-mental-health/

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Celebrating Canberra’s mental health champions - Chief Minister

(2 days ago) WebThe awards are organised by the Mental Health Community Coalition and delivered alongside key partners including Carers ACT and the ACT Mental Health …

https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/davidson/2023/celebrating-canberras-mental-health-champions

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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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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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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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Support calls for sexual assault survivors as review finds limited

(4 days ago) WebThe ACT government is expected to respond to the review in August, but it has already committed to providing $380,000 of additional funding to Victim Support ACT …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-30/act-sexual-assault-review-limited-police-investigations/103783232

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Head to Health Canberra Head to Health Canberra

(6 days ago) WebWhether you walk in to our Centre in Canberra City, talk to us on 1800 595 212, or request a call, the very first thing we can help you with is access to reliable and relevant health …

https://canberraheadtohealth.com.au/

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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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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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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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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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Court case over fatal car crash raises issues of mental health and

(3 days ago) WebFILE - The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home of Georgia’s Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, is seen, Feb. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. No one disputes that Michelle …

https://apnews.com/article/car-crash-insanity-defense-michelle-wierson-a03a29c9fbfb5749ba917446996c23a7

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How these Fearless Women are tackling Canberra's teen mental …

(9 days ago) WebCanberra is widely known as Australia's most affluent city, but scratch the surface and there's a worrying adolescent mental health crisis. The ACT has Australia's …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-10/fearless-women-seeks-to-change-canberra-mental-illness-rates/100979372

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WebPrevent suicide through behavioral health initiatives, awareness and intervention. Support the mental health and well-being of the health care workforce. …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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Court Case Over Fatal Car Crash Raises Issues of Mental Health …

(6 days ago) WebJohn Amis. FILE - The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home of Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, is seen, Feb. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. No one disputes …

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-05-01/court-case-over-fatal-car-crash-raises-issues-of-mental-health-and-criminal-liability

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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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Mental health focus of PIP disability benefit overhaul - BBC

(6 days ago) WebMr Harris and his wife Kim moved to County Durham from Bedfordshire when he stopped working and began claiming personal independent payments. He stopped his …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0ry09d50wo

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Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety

(5 days ago) WebThe supplemental budget builds on initiatives in the Governor’s bill to establish an Office of Violence Prevention at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-legislation-strengthen-public-safety-maines-mental-health-system-2024-04

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Canberra children as young as 12 seek mental health support …

(2 days ago) Web(ABC News) Samantha Gill is the mental health programs manager with CatholicCare Canberra and has seen a dramatic increase in young people struggling …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/more-young-people-seek-mental-health-support-under-act-lockdown/100406896

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Son detained under mental health act after killing mother - BBC

(6 days ago) WebGavin Nash was in the grip of acute psychosis when he killed his mother Lynette at home in Somerset.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1z3e2wd9o

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4 things to know about the latest abortion lawsuit from - NPR

(1 days ago) Web4 things to know about the latest abortion lawsuit from Republican states : Shots - Health News A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/27/1247608094/abortion-lawsuit-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-eeoc-biden

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Canberra mental health patients say they're avoiding treatment …

(7 days ago) WebSince first experiencing mental health issues at 13, the now 20-year-old has been to several different programs, had multiple admissions at different mental health …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-13/canberra-mental-health-patients-avoiding-hospital-treatment/12056476

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Canberra Health Services has had its fair share of negative …

(1 days ago) WebAfter revelations of an alleged privacy breach of more than a dozen patients' mental health records, will a government crackdown help or hinder efforts to build trust …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-25/canberra-health-services-reputation-risking-trust-act-politics/102143530

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What is psychosocial disability, how is it different to mental health

(1 days ago) WebMs Gillespie, 60, lives with psychosocial disability and has a string of mental health diagnoses, including complex post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-30/psychosocial-disability-mental-health-ndis/103690958

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Artificial intelligence has psychological impacts our brains might …

(7 days ago) WebWhile artificial intelligence promises to make life easier, the technology is already affecting our mental health and understanding of reality, warns one neuroscientist.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2024-05-01/artificial-intelligence-ai-psychology-mental-health/103753940

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