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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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'Catastrophe' imminent at ACT mental facility as …

(5 days ago) WebThe mental health unit in Symonston, in Canberra's south-east, can house up to 25 adult patients in need of both acute mental health treatment and secure surroundings.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-06/violence-escalates-at-canberra-dhulwa-mental-health-unit/100969104

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Call for urgent mental health review after prison death The …

(3 days ago) WebMental health services offered to prisoners in Tasmania should be urgently reviewed after an inmate took his own life while set to face trial. Subscribe now for …

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8610514/call-for-urgent-mental-health-review-after-prison-death/

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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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$282 Billion: What Mental Illness Costs America Each Year - U.S.

(5 days ago) WebWEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- America’s mental health woes essentially serve as an annual economic downturn for the nation, a new study says.

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-24/282-billion-what-mental-illness-costs-america-each-year

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WebThe News. For parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between keeping and …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.html

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Mental Health Awareness: A call to action for acceptance - The …

(Just Now) WebDr. Stephanie Roque is the clinical director for Counseling Associates of America with offices in Bonita Springs, Naples and Port St. Lucie, offering a full range of …

https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2024/04/28/mental-health-awareness-a-call-to-action-for-acceptance/73448226007/

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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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Canberra man accused of murdering fellow patient at mental …

(Just Now) WebThe man, from Bonner in Canberra's north, is alleged to have murdered a 38-year-old fellow patient at the Adult Mental Health Unit in Woden. The man did not …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-14/canberra-mental-health-unit-murder-accused-in-court/101649312

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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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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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Sir Keir Starmer promises mental health reforms under a - Sky …

(8 days ago) WebSir Keir has branded these waiting times "a scar on a civilised society". He says Labour plan to improve the Mental Health Act and provide 8,500 specially-trained …

https://news.sky.com/story/sir-keir-starmer-promises-mental-health-reforms-under-a-labour-government-as-he-welcomes-tory-defector-13125500

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Billie Eilish Opens Up About Mental Health: 'I'm a Depressed Person'

(2 days ago) WebBillie Eilish opened up about her lifelong struggles with mental health and depression in her new 'Rolling Stone' cover story.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/billie-eilish-mental-health-depressed-person-1235009279/

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6 Podcasts to Soothe an Anxious Mind - The New York Times

(5 days ago) WebBack in 2012, well before either podcasts or conversations about mental health had reached the mainstream, the comedian Paul Gilmartin began hosting this …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/arts/podcasts-anxiety-mental-health.html

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Man charged with murdering another hospital patient in Canberra

(9 days ago) WebPolice responded to an alleged assault at the hospital’s Adult Mental Health Unit about 12:10 am on Sunday. They said an altercation resulted in the death of a 38 …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-13/man-charged-murder-of-patient-at-canberra-hospital/101648180

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Mental health diagnoses jump among seniors - Axios

(3 days ago) WebThe largest increase (57%) was among those aged 65 and over. About 14% had a mental health diagnosis in 2023, up from 9% in 2019. The second largest …

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/mental-health-seniors-pandemic

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Canberra International Mental Health Film Festival - Facebook

(2 days ago) WebCanberra International Mental Health Film Festival, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. 171 likes. This Is My Brave Australia Inc. presents the 5th Canberra International Mental …

https://www.facebook.com/cimhff/

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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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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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Mental health chair resigns, calling out government 'inactions'

(Just Now) WebMental Health Australia released a statement in regards to Mr Berriman's resignation and said that further information about the new Chair of the Mental Health …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/mental-health-chair-resigns-calling-out-government-inactions-/103766414

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Canberra man Donald Morley sentenced to nine years in jail for

(5 days ago) WebIf you or anyone you know needs help: Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467; Lifeline on 13 11 14; Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/elderly-canberra-man-morley-sentenced-for-murder-of-wife/103780072

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Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha

(4 days ago) WebMr Felix had ADHD and anxiety, which Ms Grabenhofer said had been managed throughout his life. If you or anyone you know needs help: Suicide Call Back …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/pilbara-mother-calls-out-mental-health-service-shortage/103677730

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