What does the “shake up” mean for mental health care?

This week the Australian Minister for Health announced a "shake up" of mental health care…

Medicare review: Have Your Say

A review of Medicare is underway, giving you an opportunity to have your say about…

Psychological care in distant places? (The NMHC Report: Part 3)

A couple of months ago the National Mental Health Commission released their full report after…

Who should provide psychological care? (The NMHC Report: Part 2)

Since the release of the review of all mental health services in Australia, I have been…

How many visits of psychological care? (The NMHC Report: Part 1)

A few weeks ago the long-awaited report from the National Mental Health Commission was released.…

Are we spending enough on mental health care?

Last week the review from the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) was finally released. The report…

Tell the Mental Health Commission we need Better Access!

This is a final call for all Australians to give your feedback to the National…

Dr Aaron T Beck: more visits of psychological care are needed

A few weeks ago I was listening to an audio clip from the Beck Institute…

Better Mental Health Starts with Policy

Last week, the Australian Doctor reported on new figures released by the Department of Health…

Green Light for Mental Health

In a statement this morning, the Chair of Australia's Mental Health Commission Professor, Alan Fels,…