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# eMHprac

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- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.8, No.6, June 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-8-no-6-june-2026/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Explore our online Digital Mental Health Directory Thank a First Responder Day Read our recent blog on changes in the digital mental health landscape A word from
- [Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape (Dec '25 - May '26)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/changes-in-the-digital-mental-health-landscape-dec-25-may-26/) - The digital mental health landscape is constantly growing and changing, and it can be difficult to keep up, especially for time-poor health practitioners. Fortunately, at eMHPrac we are focused on staying up to date with all the latest research and service changes. Here is a snapshot of some of the major changes to the digital
- [June Featured Service: Medicare Mental Health Check In](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/june-featured-service-medicare-mental-health-check-in/) - This month’s featured service is Medicare Mental Health Check In, a free digital support service to help people build practical skills and take better care of their mental health and wellbeing. “We know the importance of early intervention… Medicare Mental Health Check In has been designed with mental health professionals and those with lived experience
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.8, No.5, May 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-8-no-5-may-2026/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New Dates for Free Digital Mental Health Workshops in WA Go Rainbow for Inclusion Read our recent blogs on our reading radar and WellMob’s new testimonial videos
- [A Word from Workers: How Practitioners Use WellMob](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/a-word-from-workers-how-practitioners-use-wellmob/) - Our national obsession with of digital health is increasing due to accessibility and efficacy, and this is no different in First Nations health. From smart watches that track steps and heart rate to apps for meditation or mood tracking. It seems like everyone has something they use for themselves, but have you ever thought about
- [May Featured Service: become](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/may-featured-service-become/) - Our featured service this month is become, a self-guided online program to support the wellbeing of adults who have experienced trauma and use alcohol or other substances. “Not everyone who has experienced trauma has an issue with substance use, and not everyone who has an issue with substance use has experienced trauma. Yet there is
- [May Featured Service: Griefline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/may-featured-service-griefline/) - Our featured service this month is Griefline, a free phone support line for adults experiencing grief and loss, or older Australians seeking a sense of support and belonging. About Griefline Griefline is a national service providing free, accessible support for people affected by grief and loss. They provide online and telephone support for adults experiencing
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.8, No.4, April 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-8-no-4-april-2026/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: World Health Day Medicare Mental Health Check In launched Read our recent blog on shared leadership for closing the gap A word from WellMob on using resources
- [On Our Reading Radar - April 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/on-our-reading-radar-april-2026/) - The digital mental health space is moving fast and we know it can be hard to keep up. Here’s a snap shot of some of the latest research we’ve come across. Effectiveness of digital mental health Exploring the effectiveness of digital interventions and support tools across multiple disorders, audiences and settings. Effectiveness and user
- [April Featured Service: ASSIST Plus and ASSIST Portal](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/april-featured-service-assist-plus-and-assist-portal/) - This month we are featuring ASSIST Plus and ASSIST Portal, a pair of online resources supporting individuals and health practitioners to help identity and support individuals with alcohol and substance use issues. These resources from the Adelaide University aim to increase screening and intervention for substance use disorders across Australia. “Discussions about alcohol and other
- [Closing the Gap: Why Shared Leadership Matters for Community Wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/closing-the-gap-why-shared-leadership-matters-for-community-wellbeing/) - Australia, as a developed nation, has one of the world’s highest life expectancy rates, but this isn’t the same for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who face an 8-year life expectancy gap largely due to the ongoing impacts of colonisation resulting in continuing inequities in health, education and other social determinants. Closing the Gap
- [March Featured Service: Autistics' Guide to Adulthood](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/march-featured-service-autistics-guide-to-adulthood/) - This month our featured service is the Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood, an online resource helping people with autism transition into adulthood, in acknowledgement of Neurodiversity celebration week, starting on March 16th. About the Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood The Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood is a free, accessible online information resource teaching life skills to autistic adults.
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.8, No.3, March 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-8-no-3-march-2026/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Neurodiversity Celebration Week New THIS WAY UP Worry and Rumination program National Close the Gap Day 2026 Read our recent blog on our upcoming Free Training in
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.8, No.2, Feburary 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-8-no-2-feburary-2026/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New Edition of the eMHPrac Directory Digital Mental Health Workshops in WA Mental Health Nurses’ Day DadBooster Now Available WellMob Newsletter Now Monthly Read our recent blog
- [Free Digital Mental Health Training in WA](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/free-digital-mental-health-training-in-wa/) - Are you based in Western Australia? Do you want to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face workshops across the state. Designed for GPs and health professionals who provide mental health support, this practical training will: Build capability of
- [February Featured Service: Sortli](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-sortli/) - This month our featured service is Sortli, a free app providing information to assist young people to transition from care to independence in adulthood. Sortli is a recent addition to the eMHPrac Directory of resources. About Sortli Sortli is a free app developed by the CREATE Foundation in partnership with the Australian government, providing information
- [What we've been up to in 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/what-weve-been-up-to-in-2025/) - As we welcome in the new year we wanted to take a moment to look back on 2025, sharing some of our noteworthy milestones and achievements. The eMHPrac team has been very busy in 2025, developing new resources, presenting at conferences across the nation and internationally, and supporting health practitioners across Australia to access and
- [January Featured Service: Triple P Online Programs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/january-featured-service-triple-p-online-programs/) - Our featured service this month and the first for 2026 is the Triple P suite of online CBT-based positive parenting programs. These free, evidence-based programs support child development, from babies to teens, and help to improve family wellbeing. There are also programs specifically for parents of children with anxiety and disability and families navigating separation
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.8, No.1, January 2026](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-8-no-1-january-2026/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Our FY 2024-2025 Impact Report New National Early Intervention Service New sleep and shiftwork modules for health professioanls Survey on the regulation of digital mental health tools
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.12, December 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-12-december-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Happy holidays from eMHPrac Australia’s New Early Intervention Service Announced eMHPrac & WellMob featured in Interconnected Magazine A big thank you from WellMob Read out recent blog
- [Mental Health Resources for People Affected by Cancer](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-resources-for-people-affected-by-cancer/) - Cancer is one of the most common major health problems in Australia with an estimated 145,000 new cases diagnosed every year (Cancer Council, https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/what-is-cancer). Anyone can develop cancer, and while many people recover, the cancer diagnosis and treatment process is often very difficult. Even after successful treatment, patients often face mental health challenges. While friends
- [The power of peer support for mental health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-power-of-peer-support-for-mental-health/) - The importance of lived experience in the development and delivery of mental health care cannot be understated – providing patients and clients with a network of support and understanding. They can be a great tool to help people feel motivated to engage with treatment, or even to seek support in the first place. Benefits of
- [December Featured Service: QUIT](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/december-featured-service-quit/) - This month we are excited to feature QUIT, a service for people at any stage of trying to quit smoking or vaping with phone counselling, an online toolbox and resources, and personalised 12-week email program. About QUIT QUIT is a national service for all Australians, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
- [Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape (Jun - Nov '25)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/changes-in-the-digital-mental-health-landscape-jun-nov-25/) - The digital mental health landscape is constantly growing and changing, and it can be difficult to keep up, especially for time-poor health practitioners. Fortunately, at eMHPrac we are focused on staying up to date with all the latest research and service changes. Here is a snapshot of some of the major changes to the digital
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.11, November 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-11-november-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Supporting parents and caregivers for Perinatal Mental Health Week Updated research evidence factsheets Webinar from Black Dog Institute on navigating sleep and shiftwork Read out recent blog
- [November Featured Service: OCD and Anxiety Helpline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/november-featured-service-ocd-and-anxiety-helpline/) - Our featured service for November is the OCD and Anxiety Helpline, a phone support, information and referral resources for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or anxiety disorders and their support people. About the OCD and Anxiety Helpline The OCD and Anxiety Helpline is a telephone service from The Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic), providing support,
- [Helping Kids by Supporting Parents: Evidence-Based Online Parenting Interventions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/helping-kids-by-supporting-parents-evidence-based-online-parenting-interventions/) - When children or teenagers are struggling with their mental health, parents often want to help but aren’t always sure how. As health professionals, we know that one of the most effective ways to support young people’s wellbeing is by engaging their parents and caregivers. Parenting interventions give families the tools to respond more confidently to
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.10, October 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-10-october-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Mental Health Month – October 2025 THIS WAY UP’s website update New OCD referral sheet Supporting social and emotional wellbeing this Mental Health Month Webinar from Black
- [October Featured Service: InsideOut eClinic](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/october-featured-service-insideout-eclinic/) - This month we are excited to feature the InsideOut eClinic, a free digital therapeutic platform offering screening, CBT-based treatment programs and a toolbox of self-monitoring tools for people with eating disorder symptoms or their support people. What is the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders? The InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders is Australia’s national institute for
- [Microlearning for Meaningful Practice: A New Way to Connect with First Nations Clients](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/microlearning-for-meaningful-practice-a-new-way-to-connect-with-first-nations-clients/) - In the fast-paced world of service delivery, time is a luxury few practitioners have. Yet, when it comes to working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, ongoing learning isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s where WellMob’s new pilot program steps in, offering a fresh, flexible approach to professional development through microlearning. What Is
- [Are you a remote or rural health professional? Here are some resources you should know about](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/are-you-a-remote-or-rural-health-professional-here-are-some-resources-you-should-know-about/) - Working in rural and remote Australia comes with unique challenges. Many towns may have only one GP or a small team of health professionals responsible for managing an entire community’s health needs. This can place enormous pressure on practitioners to balance heavy caseloads, long working hours, and limited access to specialist support. For patients, barriers
- [Digital Mental Health Screening Tools](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-screening-tools/) - Digital mental health services and resources offer support in a variety of ways, from providing information, self-help strategies and peer support to offering direct therapeutic interventions. One increasingly common digital mental health function is online screening and mental health assessment. Digital screening tools offer mental health assessment through a single or battery of validated measures
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.9, September 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-9-september-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Updated Digital Mental Health Directory Eating Disorder Awareness Week Webinar from Black Dog Institute on apps for suicide prevention for young adults Read out recent blogs on
- [Online Help with Relapse Prevention in Depression](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/online-help-with-relapse-prevention-in-depression/) - Depression is a chronic illness that has a recurring pattern in those who are vulnerable to it. As we know, the sources of vulnerability are many and varied- from childhood experience to personality, from genetics to lifestyle and life experience, but whatever the source of vulnerability people remain vulnerable after an episode, unless action is
- [September Featured Service: MindSpot Sleep Course](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/september-featured-service-mindspot-sleep-course/) - Our featured service for July is the MindSpot Sleep Course, a new online psychological intervention for people dealing with ongoing sleep issues and the emotional toll they can bring. “Research from around the world tells us that healthy sleep is critical to our mental health. The good news is that most people can improve their
- [Grief and Loss](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/grief-and-loss/) - Experiences of grief and loss are ever present, especially in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Whilst our communities are strong and resilient, there are ongoing experiences of grief over the impacts of colonisation, the Stolen Generations and their intergenerational impacts, and over the massacres and brutal treatment of the ancestors through invasion and
- [Digital Mental Health Resources for Support People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-resources-for-support-people/) - As health professionals, while we often work with people directly experiencing distress or mental health concerns, we also work with their support people, family members, friends, carers, or colleagues. Support people play a vital role in recovery and safety across a range of contexts, including mental health difficulties, alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns, suicidal
- [Help Wanted](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/help-wanted/) - It’s probably fair to assume that if you are reading this blog you have already developed an interest in using digital resources in your clinical practice. Perhaps it’s not something you are passionate about yet, but you are aware of the evidence to support the use of dMH and have an open mind about giving
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.8, August 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-8-august-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Launch of AOD referral sheets Black Dog Institute: Using AI chatbots for mental health support Launch of InsideOut Institute’s eClinic for Eating Disorders Supporting Aboriginal and Torres
- [August Featured Service: The Allen Adventure](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/august-featured-service-the-allen-adventure/) - In celebration of Bullying No Way Week we are taking a closer look at The Allen Adventure as our featured service! The Allen Adventure is a free, app-based program from Bullying No Way teaching emotional literacy and social skills to foster respectful relationships in children under 8 years old. About Bullying No Way Bullying No
- [New Additions to the eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Directory](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/new-additions-to-the-emhprac-digital-mental-health-directory/) - The eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Resource Directory for Health Practitioners is a comprehensive list of free or low-cost Australian digital mental health resources, which are government funded or developed by safe and reputable organisations and informed by established evidence-based therapeutic approaches. This directory is designed to support health practitioners to find safe, high quality digital
- [Digital Mental Health resources for people with ADHD](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-resources-for-people-with-adhd/) - ADHD is a brain type estimated to be present in 5% of Australians1. It sits under the broader neurodivergent umbrella, referring to people whose brains differ from dominant ideas of what’s “typical.” For ADHDers, this often means navigating a world that wasn’t designed with their way of thinking in mind. But it also means having
- [Survivance and Thrivance](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/survivance-and-thrivance/) - I’m of an age where I now think twice before I say anything at all knowing that, however valid I think my comments are, there will be somebody who will see them as evidence of my belonging to a generation that has passed its use-by date. Maybe its true! This thought occurred to me just
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.7, July 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-7-july-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: NAIDOC Week 2025 National launch of MOST ReachOut Online Community closed Outcome of SANE’s Digital Navigation Project Webinar from eMHIC on youth mental health Read our recent
- [July Featured Service: SMS4Dads and SMS4DeadlyDads](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/july-featured-service-sms4dads-and-sms4deadlydads/) - This month, we are excited to feature SMS4Dads and SMS4DeadlyDads, providing text-based support and tips for dads, dads-to-be and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads and dads-to-be. About SMS4Dads SMS4Dads is a free service providing text message support, information and tips for dads and dads-to-be. It aims to support men to understand and connect with
- [Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape (Dec '24-May '25)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/changes-in-the-digital-mental-health-landscape-dec-24-may-24/) - The digital mental health landscape is constantly growing the changing, and it can be difficult to keep up, especially for time-poor health professionals. Fortunately, at eMHPrac we are focused on staying up to date with all the latest research and service changes. Here is a snapshot of some of the major changes to the digital
- [NAIDOC Week 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/naidoc-week-2025/) - NAIDOC Theme 2025 NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates its 50th anniversary with the theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” This theme honours the resilience of Indigenous communities, the foresight of their leaders, and the promising future led by young voices. It’s a call to empower the next generation to rise strong, guided by the
- [Your Sleep Toolkit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/your-sleep-toolkit/) - Sleep is one of the most vital foundations for good mental and physical health, and yet, it’s often overlooked. Many of our clients struggle with getting enough quality sleep, and poor sleep can worsen symptoms of anxiety, depression, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Despite its importance, sleep isn’t always prioritised in session, where time is limited
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.6, June 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-6-june-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New parenting strategies referral sheet eMHPrac featured as eMHIC global case study WellMob’s new best practice page Read our recent blogs on Reconciliation Week, First Nations’ best
- [June Featured Service: Say It Out Loud](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/june-featured-service-say-it-out-loud/) - This month we are taking a closer look at Say It Out Loud, a toolkit from ACON for the LGBTIQA+ community on sexual, family and intimate partner violence and how to support each other. About ACON ACON is an Australian community organisation, established in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New South Wales. They aim
- [New webinars for Mental Health Professionals](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/new-webinars-for-mental-health-professionals/) - Black Dog Institute’s short form webinars for mental health professionals have been very popular. We began trialling them 2 years ago thinking there would be people who’d appreciate their 30-minute format and their conversational style, and we’ve been forging on ever since. We’ve also been making podcasts based on the webinars so you don’t even
- [WellMob Best Practice Ideas Update](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/wellmob-best-practice-ideas-update/) - We’ve made the Best Practice Ideas portal much easier to navigate. With one click you’ll get to your topic of interest. WellMob Best Practice Ideas WellMob’s new Best Practice Ideas page is your ‘go-to’ for resources that support health and wellbeing workers working with First Nations peoples. It’s filled with practical strategies and guides across
- [Bridging Now to Next: Truth-Telling, Allyship and Collective Healing for Reconciliation Week 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/bridging-now-to-next-truth-telling-allyship-and-collective-healing-for-reconciliation-week-2025/) - Reconciliation Week 2025 asks us to reflect on the theme “Bridging Now to Next.” It invites us to stand in the moment — between the legacy of our shared history and the future we’re shaping together. This theme encourages deep listening, courageous truth-telling, meaningful allyship, and actions that support the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB)
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.5, May 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-5-may-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Referral Sheet New content on the AIMhi-Y app Reconciliation Week – Hot to be a Good Ally Webinar on AI Guidance
- [Responding to Bullying - "Speak even if your voice shakes"](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/responding-to-bullying-speak-even-if-your-voice-shakes/) - Do you encounter people who want your advice about how to handle bullying or what to do about their child being bullied? Do you take it seriously? Do you know how to advise them? Let me tell you about Dolly Everett You may have heard about Dolly, a 14-year-old from the Northern Territory who took
- [Supporting LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Tackling Discrimination and Promoting Inclusivity in Healthcare](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-lgbtqia-mental-health-tackling-discrimination-and-promoting-inclusivity-in-healthcare/) - May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), highlighting the ongoing need to combat discrimination and promote equality. LGBTQIA+ people face significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare, particularly in mental health services. Discrimination, whether overt or subtle, can have a profound impact on their well-being and overall healthcare experience. As
- [Your Mindfulness Toolkit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/your-mindfulness-toolkit/) - Mindfulness is a simple yet powerful practice that can transform mental health. As health professionals, we often encourage our clients to explore mindfulness as a way to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. But mindfulness is not only a tool for the people we work with, it’s also a valuable resource for us
- [Treating Mental Illness with Drugs and Alcohol Comorbidity](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/treating-mental-illness-with-drugs-and-alcohol-comorbidity/) - Anyone working in mental health care will agree that no patient with mental health problems is ever as simple as the “case studies” would have you believe. Comorbidity is the norm. Much of that comorbidity, in adults at least but often also in teenagers, is related to drug and alcohol use – something that may
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.4, April 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-4-april-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac’s new referral sheets New MindSpot Sleep Course Research opportunity for psychologists Public consultation on mental health curriculum New First Nations suicide prevention resource sheets Read our
- [April Featured Service: Feed Your Instinct](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/april-featured-service-feed-your-instinct/) - This month we are taking a closer look at Feed Your Instinct, a free interactive tool providing practical tips and guidance for parents and caregivers of children and young people experiencing eating and/or body image problems. About Feed Your Instinct Feed Your Instinct (FYI) is an interactive online tool developed by the Victorian Centre of
- [March Featured Service: PANDA](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-panda/) - PANDA, Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, is a phone and online support service for parents and families during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood. “The person I spoke to listened patiently without any judgment, which gave me the space to express everything I had been holding in.” – Lambrina, PANDA Community Champion About PANDA
- [10 Apps to Get You Started with Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/10-apps-to-get-you-started-with-digital-mental-health/) - Digital mental health is a rapidly evolving field, attracting increasing interest from health practitioners, support workers, organisations, and individuals alike. One area gaining particular attention is mental health apps, which provide people with flexible, on-demand support—anytime, anywhere. These apps offer numerous benefits: they’re often low-cost, easy to access, and can complement traditional therapy by providing
- [Debunking Common Myths About Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/debunking-common-myths-about-digital-mental-health/) - As a health practitioner, you may encounter scepticism about digital mental health tools from colleagues or patients. Despite their growing use, several myths persist that can hinder their integration into clinical practice. This blog will address some of the most common misconceptions and highlight the value these resources can bring to mental health care. Myth
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.7, July 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-7-july-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New mental health app for teens – ClearlyMe Updated guide to e-mental health from RACGP Guidelines for digital mental health with young people at risk of suicide
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.10, October 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-10-october-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Updates to eMHPrac’s brochures New report on Digital Childhoods released BPD Awareness Week eMHPrac Podcast – How digital mental health can help strengthen client-practitioner relationships Live webinars
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.11, November 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-11-november-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Updates to My QuitBuddy Digital mental health researcher named NSW researcher of the year International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women eMHPrac Podcast – Breaking
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.12, December 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-12-december-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Happy holidays from eMHPrac eMHPrac’s new brochures Launch of the new Stay Strong website WellMob’s new resource sheets eMHPrac Podcast – Season Finale: A look back on
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.2, February 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-2-february-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New edition of the eMHPrac Resource Guide Valentine’s Day and mental wellbeing Addressing racism and supporting First Nations wellbeing New National Autism Strategy Webinar from Black Dog
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.3, March 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-3-march-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: New funding for digital mental health services released eMHPrac’s updated website Black Dog Institute’s new Health Professional Hub National Close the Gap Day Head to Health is
- [Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Foundations for Safe Service Delivery](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/social-and-emotional-wellbeing-foundations-for-safe-service-delivery/) - The Closing the Gap Report 2024 identifies four priority reforms: 1. Formal partnerships and shared decision making; 2. Building the community controlled sector; 3. Transforming government organisations; 4. Shared access to data and information at a regional level. It is an important call to action for Federal and State Governments and service providers of health,
- [Navigating Online OCD Treatment: Crafting a Comprehensive Approach with Digital Mental Health Services](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/navigating-online-ocd-treatment/) - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition, affecting around 3% of Australians at some point in their lifetime1. OCD can significantly impact daily life, making simple tasks a source of distress for those affected. Individuals with OCD can benefit significantly from a combination of self-help strategies, psychological therapies, and medication2. It’s essential for
- [Using Technology to Complement Neurodivergent Brains](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/using-technology-to-complement-neurodivergent-brains/) - This month marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18-24 March), where we celebrate the natural diversity of brains, encompassing all neurological variants from neurotypical to neurodivergent. In our roles as health professionals, we often work with neurodivergent people, and many health professionals also identify as neurodivergent. This comes as no surprise given that an estimated 30-40% of
- [Harnessing technology for Early Intervention in Eating Disorders](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/harnessing-technology-for-early-intervention-in-eating-disorders/) - In Australia, approximately one million people (4%) are living with an eating disorder in any given year1. To add to this, approximately a third of adolescents in Australia engage in disordered eating behaviours within any given year2. Unfortunately, eating disorders often become severe before being treated, complicating recovery. Digital resources can play a useful role
- [Build your cultural competence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/build-your-cultural-competence/) - In May, we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This global observance celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. Culture speaks to who we are as communities, but also as individuals and as such plays
- [Anxious to Awesome: A Deep Dive into the DMH Treatment for Anxiety in Children and Teens](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/anxious-to-awesome-a-deep-dive-into-the-dmh-treatment-for-anxiety-in-children-and-teens/) - In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety in children and teens is a growing concern. One in fourteen children and young people aged 4 to 17 in Australia experience an anxiety disorder1. There are a number of barriers which make access to traditional mental health treatment challenging. Many mental health services have long waiting lists, making it
- [Helping your client through a breakup or divorce](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/helping-your-client-through-a-breakup-or-divorce/) - Breakups are a common but often devastating life event that most people will experience. As health professionals, we can support our clients through these challenging times, helping them navigate their emotions and rebuild their lives. Breakups, divorce, or separation can evoke a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, relief, and confusion. Clients may also
- [Feeling down after the Olympics?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/feeling-down-after-the-olympics/) - The Olympics have inspired connection, camaraderie, and a sense of global unity. Many of us, myself included, are feeling a bit deflated now that it’s over. The energy, the excitement, the sheer display of human potential – it’s all incredibly uplifting. But what happens when the lights dim, and the cheers fade away? Whether your
- [Deep Dive on Digital Treatments for Adults with Depression](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/deep-dive-on-digital-treatments-for-adults-with-depression/) - Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions affecting adults globally1. While traditional therapy and medication continue to be cornerstone treatments, the emergence of digital mental health (DMH) solutions has introduced new, accessible avenues for managing depression. Notably, digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has demonstrated strong evidence of effectiveness, performing comparably to face-to-face therapy
- [An Introduction to the Types of Digital Mental Health Services and Resources](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/an-introduction-to-the-types-of-digital-mental-health-services-and-resources/) - At eMHPrac we have recently made some major changes to our Health Practitioner Guide to Digital Mental Health Services and Resources. of the biggest changes is introducing new categories that capture the unique functions of different digital mental health resources and services to make it easier for you to find the right fit for your
- [Your Digital Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/your-digital-perinatal-mental-health-toolkit/) - We’ve just concluded Perinatal Mental Health Week—a timely reminder of the unique challenges that new and expecting parents often face. In Australia, about 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads experience postnatal depression within the first year after having a baby1. In our practice, it’s common to encounter parents navigating perinatal anxiety and
- [Is Your New Years Resolution to Become a Better Health Professional?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/is-your-new-years-resolution-to-become-a-better-health-professional/) - As the new year begins, it’s natural to reflect on our personal and professional growth, setting goals for the year ahead. For health professionals, this can mean re-evaluating approaches, enhancing cultural competence, and adopting new tools to provide more inclusive, informed care. If one of your resolutions is to elevate your impact as a health
- [How Mental Health Nurses Are Using Digital Resources to Support Recovery](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-mental-health-nurses-are-using-digital-resources-to-support-recovery/) - On the 21st of February we celebrated the Mental Health Nurses’ Day, a time to reflect on the vital contributions of mental health nurses and their impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Mental health nurses play a crucial role in providing support, treatment, and advocacy across a wide range of settings, including
- [Living in interesting times](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/living-in-interesting-times/) - I’ve always understood that ‘May you live in interesting times”, said with ironic tone, is an English translation of an old Chinese curse but, according to Wikipedia, I am wrong. Research into Chinese expressions suggests that the closest we can get is an expression from the 17th century that translates as “better to be a
- [What's new with the eMHPrac website?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/whats-new-with-the-emhprac-website/) - We’ve just updated our website with a range of new features to help health practitioners find the best digital mental health resources and services for their clients, and learn new ways to integrate them into practice. The eMHprac website now provides you with more insights into our work, the team and all the best ways
- [February Featured Service: SHADE](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-shade/) - This month our featured service is SHADE, a self-guided online program to help adults experiencing symptoms of depression and who are drinking alcohol or using other drugs. About SHADE SHADE is a self-guided online program, developed by researchers at the University of Newcastle, designed to help adults experiencing symptoms of depression and who are drinking
- [Understanding Racism in Supporting Your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Client](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/understanding-racism-in-supporting-your-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-client/) - “When one of our football players or one of our leaders experience racism, we all feel it,” – Professor James Ward, Pitjantjatjara and Narungga man, Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health “Prof. Ward said the impact of racism could be significant as it could be present in all facets of life, whether it
- [Using dMH to help reduce overprescribing in young people](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/using-dmh-to-help-reduce-overprescribing-in-young-people/) - Some recent work reported online on 3rd January 2025 in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry revealed that in 2021 one in three young Australians 20 years and under had been prescribed a mental health drug. Of those prescriptions almost one in four (24.1%) had been for antidepressants, 10% for stimulants, 4.3% for
- [Culturally Safe Practice: How Digital Mental Health Can Help](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/culturally-safe-practice-how-digital-mental-health-can-help/) - Culture can have a significant effect on how client experience mental health issues, and how they seek and respond to care. For health practitioners working with culturally and linguistically diverse, or First Nations clients, it’s important to understand and incorporate each individual’s culture and beliefs into their care in order to provide a safe, effective,
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.7, No.1, January 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-7-no-1-january-2025/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac’s new research evidence factsheet WellMob’s updated resource sheets Celebrating the International Day of People with Disability Webinar from Black Dog Institute Read our recent blogs See
- [What we've been up to in 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/what-weve-been-up-to-in-2024/) - As we welcome in the new year we wanted to take a moment to look back on 2024, sharing some of our noteworthy milestones and achievements. The eMHPrac team have been very busy in 2024, developing new resources, presenting at conferences across the nation and internationally, and supporting health practitioners across Australia to access and
- [January Featured Service: Dreamy](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/january-featured-service-dreamy/) - Our first featured service of the new year is Dreamy, a website full of sleep stories from Frist Nations storytellers to help with sleep difficulties. Dreamy exists to help people feel calmer, more grounded and connected to Country. The project is also a celebration of First Nations storytelling, creativity and innovation – bringing an age-old
- [Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape (Jun-Nov '24)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/changes-in-the-digital-mental-health-landscape-jun-nov-24/) - The digital mental health landscape is constantly growing the changing, and it can be difficult to keep up, especially for time-poor health professionals. Fortunately, at eMHPrac we are focused on staying up to date with all the latest research and service changes. Here is a snapshot of some of the major changes to the digital
- [Reflecting on Digital Mental Health Musings in 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/reflecting-on-digital-mental-health-musings-in-2024/) - We just released the last episode of our Digital Mental Health Musings podcast for the year where we look back on all our conversations and the topics we explored in 2024. Each season we aim to explore health practitioners attitudes around digital mental health resources, to understand the barriers and benefits, and the challenges and
- [Global Digital Mental Health: Innovations and Trends Around the World](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/global-digital-mental-health-innovations-and-trends-around-the-world/) - During 2024 eMHPrac Director, Heidi Sturk, attended two international conferences on digital mental health: eMHIC’s Digital Mental Health International Congress held in Ottawa, Canada in September 2024. The Congress brought together 429 delegates from 28 countries to discuss the advancements, challenges, and future global directions in digital mental health. The International Society for Research on
- [December Featured Service: My QuitBuddy](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/december-featured-service-my-quitbuddy/) - This month we are taking a closer look at the recently updated MyQuitBuddy, an app to help people quit smoking or vaping, providing support to overcome cravings, track symptoms and progress, and link with an online community. About My QuitBuddy My QuitBuddy was developed by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to
- [Diet and Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/diet-and-mental-health/) - I’ve been thinking about food a lot lately. I think there are lots of reasons for that, not least of which is my growing understanding that what I thought was a good diet, the diet my kids grew up on and that has sustained me all my life, may not have been as healthy as
- [The Voice to Parliament referendum anniversary - What does it mean to you?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-voice-to-parliament-referendum-anniversary-what-does-it-mean-to-you/) - It is 1 year after the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament was defeated. It’s a good time to reflect on our own experiences and perceptions both in practice and in our own lives. Referendum outcome Despite the disparate views promoted in the media, voting data reveals that over
- [November Featured Service: OCD? Not Me!](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/november-featured-service-ocd-not-me/) - Our featured service this month is OCD? Not Me!, an online program for young people (12-18yrs) with OCD. About OCD? Not Me! OCD? Not Me! is a free online, self-guided treatment program developed by researchers at Curtin University for young people aged 12 to 18 years with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The program is based
- [New Directions in dMH: Avatar therapy for psychosis](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/new-directions-in-dmh-avatar-therapy-for-psychosis/) - There’s a lot about the digital world that people find disturbing but some things are exciting and hold the possibility of life change for many people – especially in the world of mental health care. Shortly after speaking with eMHPrac Director Heidi Sturk in a recent webinar about what we can expect of digital mental
- [Supporting the Everyday Wellbeing of Young People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-the-everyday-wellbeing-of-young-people/) - Young people face many daily challenges, from academic pressures to social stressors, which can significantly impact their mental health. Everyday worries may also signal more serious underlying concerns. By bolstering everyday mental wellbeing, young people can build resilience and even work towards preventing mental health conditions down the line. With the long waitlists to seek
- [Workplace Wellbeing: Supporting our First Nations health and wellbeing workforce](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/workplace-wellbeing-supporting-our-first-nations-health-and-wellbeing-workforce/) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples often face unique and heightened workplace stressors, including racism, discrimination, and the weight of “colonial load”—the cumulative impacts of colonization that continue to affect daily life. While systemic change and top-down solutions are essential to address these deeper issues, there are some easy steps that non-Indigenous managers and colleagues
- [October Featured Service: THIS WAY Up Insomnia Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/october-featured-service-this-way-up-insomnia-program/) - Our featured service for October is the THIS WAY UP Insomnia program, an online treatment course for people managing chronic sleep difficulties. About THIS WAY UP THIS WAY UP is a trusted Australian provider of evidence-based internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) psychological treatment programs and wellbeing programs. Their aim is to reduce the burden of
- [How smartphones can actually help improve sleep health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-smartphones-can-actually-help-improve-sleep-health/) - Insomnia or poor sleep is a common problem we see among clients, with about 1 in 10 people experiencing at least mild insomnia at any given time1, and nearly half of all Australian adults reporting sleep-related problems2. Poor sleep can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life and physical health, such as
- [The Mindspot Clinic and the Big Five](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-mindspot-clinic-and-the-big-five/) - Are you looking for a structure to develop some personal wellbeing plans around? Maybe this will help? The Big 5 The Mindspot Clinic, Macquarie University’s online psychology clinic, has done some research into which of life’s activities seem to be most important in maintaining our wellbeing. Here’s what they came up with: Meaningful activities: Do
- [Surviving the Complaints Process](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/surviving-the-complaints-process/) - Has anyone ever made a complaint about you to AHPRA or your professional board? The rates at which complaints are made about health professionals may surprise you. The good news is that a huge proportion of the complaints that are made about health professionals are eventually resolved without any action being taken. They may be
- [Assessing the Safety and Quality of Digital Mental Health Apps: A Guide for Health Practitioners](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/assessing-the-safety-and-quality-of-digital-mental-health-apps-a-guide-for-health-practitioners/) - Digital mental health apps have surged in prevalence in recent years as organisations seek to make support for mental health and wellbeing more accessible. Consumers value the convenience and low cost of apps and find many of these apps to be appealing and engaging. As health practitioners it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.9, September 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-9-september-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac’s new resource guide THIS WAY UP’s new clinician portal Orygen’s MOST now open for independent registration in QLD and VIC World suicide prevention day eMHPrac Podcast
- [Improving our Approach to Family and Domestic Violence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/improving-our-approach-to-family-and-domestic-violence/) - The horrors of domestic violence are in everybody’s mind at the moment. Recent media coverage has made ignoring or overlooking the issue no longer a possibility for anyone. Health Professional Responsibility For many health professionals the dilemma is around where our responsibility lies. We may think it is not our responsibility to intervene or that
- [How digital services can support the mental health of Rural Australians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-digital-services-can-support-the-mental-health-of-rural-australians/) - People living in rural and remote areas of Australia face particular challenges in accessing appropriate and timely support for their mental health and wellbeing. Availability of services is limited with far fewer mental health professionals and specialists per capita in rural and remote areas than in major cities. Healthcare workers servicing these areas can feel
- [September Featured Service: ClearlyMe](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/september-featured-service-clearlyme/) - This month we are excited to feature a new mental health app from Black Dog Institute: ClearlyMe! ClearlyMe is designed to support teens experiencing depression, psychological distress, or otherwise going through a tough time. “We know early intervention is key to protecting mental health- that’s why we’ve co-designed this app with teens to break down
- [Can better sleep reduce loneliness?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/can-better-sleep-reduce-loneliness/) - We are all becoming familiar with the health impacts of loneliness. Much has been written lately about loneliness, especially about its mental health consequences: commentators talk about social media as both a cause and a cure for loneliness, television programs dedicate themselves to strategies to combat loneliness, social enterprises are increasingly involving themselves in establishing
- [Digital mental healthcare for young people](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-healthcare-for-young-people/) - In Australia, mental health issues among young people are a growing concern, with recent statistics showing that nearly 40% of young people (16-25) experience a mental health disorder each year1. Young people face many unique challenges, including academic expectations, social media influences, and uncertainty about the future, which may be contributing to their mental health
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.8, August 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-8-august-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac’s new research evidence factsheet Ware it purple day for LGBTQIA+ young people Proposed social media reforms for young people Release of Outside the City Report for
- [Legislating for Work-life Balance](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/legislating-for-work-life-balance/) - Some years ago I decided that enough was enough. It wasn’t that my employer was expecting me to respond to emails that I received outside normal working hours, it was that I felt compelled to do so. The problem began when I was visiting my son in Tel Aviv in around 2013. I suddenly needed
- [Making Self-Care a regular part of practice: A reflection from one Aboriginal health professional to another](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/making-self-care-a-regular-part-of-practice-a-reflection-from-one-aboriginal-health-professional-to-another/) - As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities—caring for our clients and community while trying to prioritise our own wellbeing. Reflecting on my journey, I’ve slowly learnt the importance of balancing work and personal time. Here, I want to share my experiences and some practical self-care strategies I
- [August Featured Service: Beyond Blue Forums](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/august-featured-service-beyond-blue-forums/) - This month we are talking about the Beyond Blue Forums, an NSQDMH accredited, moderated peer support service for people to share their individual experiences with mental health within a digital platform. In the digital age, Beyond Blue’s Forums are a valuable platform, providing people with a free, accessible, anonymous, welcoming place to discuss their mental
- [WellMob for non-Indigenous Health Professionals: Building Cultural Competency and Finding Suitable Resources for your Clients](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/wellmob-for-non-indigenous-health-professionals-building-cultural-competency-and-finding-suitable-resources-for-your-clients/) - WellMob is a comprehensive website designed specifically for frontline health and wellbeing workers. It aggregates 500+ online resources that are created by and for First Nations people. The website serves as an extensive online library of digital wellbeing resources, offering a trusted repository of tools that workers can utilize to support their clients. These resources
- [Online Support for Perinatal Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/online-support-for-perinatal-mental-health/) - In 1985 Adrian’s wife drowned their baby daughter in the bath because she thought they were the devil. Her GP and the baby health nurse had told Adrian and Sally that Sally’s problem was simply the “baby blues” and it would pass – she would be better when she could get a bit more sleep.
- [Learnings from Limerick - Conference Insights on Digital Mental Health Research](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/learnings-from-limerick-conference-insights-on-digital-mental-health-research/) - The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) hosted its 12th Scientific Meeting in Limerick, Ireland from 2-5 June 2024. The conference hosted 435 attendees from around the world and featured over 350 presentations on eHealth advancements focusing on behavioural, mental, and psychosocial health. eMHPrac Director Heidi Sturk gave a presentation about building health
- [Have you caught up with the Black Dog Institute/eMHPrac brief webinar series yet?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/have-you-caught-up-with-the-black-dog-institute-emhprac-brief-webinar-series-yet/) - We are all so time poor that the requirements to keep ourselves up to date and informed can sometimes be overwhelming. Spending an hour or 90 minutes watching a webinar that contains a whole lot of “padding” may not appeal to us as a good investment of our time. With that in mind we’ve created
- [An Overview of Digital Mental Health Assessment](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/an-overview-of-digital-mental-health-assessment/) - Digital assessment is simply assessment administered using technology. This could include smartphones or tablets, computers, wearable devices or even virtual reality. Information may be collected actively, where the patient or client responds to specific questions or scenarios, or passively, where the data is gathered without any effort by the patient or client, and sometimes even
- [Superstition - Controlling the uncontrollable](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/superstition-controlling-the-uncontrollable/) - My mother-in-law thought the colour green was very bad luck. She held that belief so firmly that she once demanded to be off-loaded from an international flight when she discovered, on boarding, that all the seats were upholstered in green. It wasn’t her only superstitious belief, or for that matter the only “unusual” thing she
- [July Featured Service: myCompass](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/july-featured-service-mycompass/) - This month we are taking a closer look at myCompass, a free, evidence-based self-help tool that has shown to improve symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. About Black Dog Institute Black Dog Institute is a global leader in mental health research and the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health from childhood
- ["Is it more on a bad day?" - Talking non-judgementally about alcohol use](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/is-it-more-on-a-bad-day-talking-non-judgementally-about-alcohol-use/) - At medical school I learned that no-one ever tells the truth to their doctor about how much they drink. We were taught to multiply whatever the patient said by anything from four to ten depending on what we could see before our eyes. Even then I could see how disrespectful that was but perhaps it
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.6, June 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-6-june-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac at International Society for Research on Internet Interventions Conference Churchill Fellowship Report released Online training from Student Wellbeing Hub on Interoception and Regulation Celebrating Pride Month
- [Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape (Dec '23 to May '24)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/changes-in-the-digital-mental-health-landscape-dec-23-to-may-24/) - The digital mental health landscape is constantly growing the changing, and it can be difficult to keep up, especially for time-poor health professionals. Fortunately, at eMHPrac we are focused on staying up to date with all the latest research and service changes. Here is a snapshot of some of the major changes to the digital
- [June Featured Service: Momentum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/june-featured-service-momentum/) - Our featured service for June is a new mental health service called Momentum, developed to help children and adolescents with anxiety, depression and wellbeing. Supported by the Medical Research Future Fund – Million Minds Mission research program, funded by the Australian Department of Health, Momentum offers tailored online treatment programs to improve the mental health
- [Self-care: the impact of reflection](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/self-care-the-impact-of-reflection/) - The time and space to reflect As we’re about to finish our first clinical supervision zoom session, I ask my supervisee how she felt we went. ‘You know, I’m really grateful to have this space to reflect on my work,’ she replies. ‘To talk about how I’m going; how the job is; what I’m thinking
- [Have you heard of Implementation Science? The new field in health research](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/have-you-heard-of-implementation-science-the-new-field-in-health-research/) - At eMHPrac we aim to not only share knowledge about digital mental health services but support the health workforce to effectively and consistently utilise them in practice. In this pursuit we seek to address many questions such as; ‘why should health professionals look to digital mental health?’, ‘what problems can digital mental health help health
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.5, May 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-5-may-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Launch of youth digital mental health platform Blog from This Way Up New podcast from SANE – People like you Live webinar from MHPN – Supporting mental
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.4, April 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-4-april-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Enhancements to the national Head to Health website MindSpot GP integrates eFriend into service Orygen seeking participants for Momentum Study Findings from Australian Burden of Disease Data
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.3, March 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-3-march-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Australia’s new National Digital Health Strategy for 2023-2028 Black Dog Institute opens hub to social workers and counsellors Lifeline and Beyond Blue partnership Participate in research on
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.2, February 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-2-february-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: The Government Announces a New Approach to Digital Mental Health Introducing Momentum: A New Youth Digital Mental Health Platform Children’s Mental Health Week Live Webinars from eMHIC
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.6, No.1, January 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-6-no-1-january-2024/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Happy New Year from eMHPrac! Digital Mental Health: A Year of Significant Shifts in 2023 Insights from Orygen Youth Policy Workshop Introducing MHomentum 2024 eMHPrac Podcast –
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.12, December 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-12-december-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Happy Holidays from eMHPrac! Learn to navigate the new Head to Health Hub Podcast – Digital technology and mental wellness with Dr Frank Iorfino Research Trial for
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.11, November 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-11-november-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Release of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy Stay Strong mental health leaders awarded Menzies Medallion eMHPrac now hosting BDI’s Being Well Blog Chirs Boyd-Skinner’s Churchill Fellowship
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.10, October 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-10-october-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Occupational Therapy Week Complete a survey to support children’s mental health Follow Chris Boyd-Skinner’s Churchill Fellowship journey Tips to Stay Well During the Voice to Parliament Referendum
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.9, September 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-9-september-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Awards in Digital Mental Health – Congratulations to Head to Health and MindSpot New e-Mental Health Guidelines for Practitioners and Researchers Tips to Stay Well During the
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.8, August 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-8-august-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Health professionals: Have you visited the new Head to Health website? Lifeline Australia and On the Line Australia Sign Heads of Agreement for a Voluntary Amalgamation eMHPrac
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.7, July 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-7-july-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: NAIDOC Week – For Our Elders eMHPrac Podcast – Season 3 Episode 3 Online Training from Black Dog Institute Live Webinar from the National Safety and Quality
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.6, June 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-6-june-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Exciting News: Head to Health Website Update! eMHPrac Podcast – Season 3 Episode 2 Live Wbinar from BDI: ‘Anxiety Disorders in Women’ Participate in a Trial of
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.5, May 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-5-may-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Mother’s Day – Digital tools for mums eMHPrac Podcast – Season 3 is here! Episode 1: ‘Support for Family and Friends: Spotlight on Minds Together’ Live webinar
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.4, April 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-4-april-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: ANZAC Day – Honoring those Lost and Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health (25th April) Introducing eMHPrac’s Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast Season 3 Live Webinar from BDI: ‘Mental
- [How to be a good Ally](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-to-be-a-good-ally/) - If you are a non-Indigenous worker reading this blog, I’m guessing you’re keen to build on your skills and knowledge in working effectively with First Nations people, as clients, and as colleagues. You may even be interested in becoming or strengthening your effectiveness as an ally, as I am. For some this may seem particularly
- [Nursing Burnout: Why You Should Engage in Self-Care](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/nursing-burnout-why-you-should-engage-in-self-care/) - As a nurse, you dedicate your working life to other people, you listen, provide support, and see people in extremely challenging times. However, nurses, being human as well, are also prone to the same struggles and difficulties as their clients. When do we stop to consider caring for the carer? Who nurses the nurse? There
- [May Featured Service: Mello](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/may-featured-service-mello/) - This month we are taking a closer look at Mello, a new app from Orygen Digital, helping young Australians improve their mental health. Mello aims to help young people overcome stuck thinking and break cycles of negative thinking to treat youth depression and anxiety. “Young people face so many barriers these days when trying to
- [The Road to Blended Care: Lessons from the Field](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-road-to-blended-care-lessons-from-the-field/) - In the mental health field, the concept of ‘blended care’ is gaining significant traction. For any readers unfamiliar with the term, ‘blended care’ essentially means integrating online and face-to-face care. For instance, a patient might see their GP or Psychologist for regular appointments while also completing modules from an online anxiety treatment course between visits
- [Building a digital mental health toolkit when working with addiction](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/building-a-digital-mental-health-toolkit-when-working-with-addiction/) - Addiction in Australia is a significant public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the nation. The country faces challenges with various forms of addiction, including alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medication, and increasingly, internet and gambling addiction. However, the stigma associated with addiction and the geographic disparity in accessing health services pose ongoing
- [Healthy Sleep Routines for Our Mob](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/healthy-sleep-routines-for-our-mob/) - Did you know that quality sleep is like mental health’s superpower! Sleep can help us manage emotions better, stress less and have more patience. With good quality sleep we better deal with the day-to-day challenges thrown our way. If we are feeling worried or anxious, this can disrupt sleep. A lack of sleep can affect
- [April Featured Service: My Circle](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/april-featured-service-my-circle/) - This month our featured service is My Circle, a clinically moderated peer support platform from Kids Helpline offering 24/7 support to young people across Australia. It provides a safe, confidential space to support good mental health among young people. “My Circle’s unique approach to peer support involves creating a social platform with digital mental health
- [Social Prescribing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/social-prescribing/) - I noticed recently that 14th March has been designated “Social Prescribing Day”. There are a lot of such days on our calendar and I wonder how much attention most of us pay to them. These special days were a good idea when they began (does anyone remember how it started?) but I wonder if they
- [Long Covid and Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/long-covid-and-mental-health/) - Misattribution of unusual clinical syndromes to psychological causes is not uncommon or new. If you have been around long enough you will remember when gastric ulcers were thought to be entirely stress (and smoking) related, or when chronic fatigue syndrome was “all in their heads”. Any newly identified illness that there are no laboratory tests
- ['PD' On-The-Go: The Education Podcasts for Mental Health Professionals That You Should Know About](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/pd-on-the-go-the-education-podcasts-for-mental-health-professionals-that-you-should-know-about/) - Instead of being the key to unlocking a world of useful information, technology sometimes feels more like a double-edged sword, hampering us and burdening us under a deluge of blog posts, articles, reels, and memes. These days, finding information sources to keep our professional knowledge up-to-date—especially sources that are credible, current, and easily accessible—is akin
- [Still worried about the safety of Digital Mental Health resources? Service accreditation will help.](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/still-worried-about-the-safety-of-digital-mental-health-resources-service-accreditation-will-help/) - In my role with the e-Mental Health in Practice Project I’ve been talking about the value of evidence-based Australian-made digital mental health resources for over a decade, and I finally have the sense that the ground is shifting. In 2013 when I began to speak to GPs and mental health professionals around the country about
- [March Featured Service: MindSpot Pain Course](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/march-featured-service-mindspot-pain-course/) - Our featured service this month is the MindSpot Pain Course, an online treatment program for people experiencing chronic pain. About MindSpot MindSpot is a free, national service for Australian adults with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood, chronic pain, or depression and provides mental health screening assessment and treatment courses. It is funded by the Australian
- [Managing PTSD in the Frontline Community](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/managing-ptsd-in-the-frontline-community/) - First responders often face challenging, overwhelming or traumatic experiences in their work which can impact their mental health and wellbeing. It is estimated that as many as 20-30% of emergency service workers meet the criteria for PTSD1 so access to mental health and wellbeing support is vital. Digital mental health offers a practical solution for
- [Gratefulness](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/gratefulness/) - It seems everyone is looking to cultivate gratitude these days. Some might even say it’s on trend. And though I’m not wanting to diminish it as a valuable emotion, I wonder if it’s become the go-to feeling – particularly since the pandemic – to fill the discomfort between how we feel about our own fortune,
- [Staying in the workforce is good for my wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/staying-in-the-workforce-is-good-for-my-wellbeing/) - *In April 2021, approximately 619,000 older Australians (aged 65 and over) were employed in the labour force, and at 66 years, I’m proud to be included in this statistic. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2021) reports that as a nation we are increasingly working into our older age and that workforce participation rates
- [Set goals and co-produce case plans with Indigenous clients using digital mental health tools](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/set-goals-and-co-produce-case-plans-with-indigenous-clients-using-digital-mental-health-tools/) - These excellent online goal setting resources are on the WellMob website to use with clients. Take a Step Resources from Headspace This printable pdf from Headspace’s Take a Step resources Headspace’s campaign is called the Stronger You Wheel. It is a great activity to map out the different aspects that make up wellbeing and fits
- [February Featured Service: Mental Health Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-mental-health-online/) - This month we are taking a closer look at Mental Health Online, an internet-based treatment clinic for people with mental health difficulties. They offer a range of expert programs, information and resources to help individuals manage their own mental wellbeing. Mental Health Online has been providing online support and treatment since 2009, and has recently
- [Navigating Online Safety in Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/navigating-online-safety-in-digital-mental-health/) - Digital mental health services offer many potential benefits to health professionals and clients, including greater accessibility, saving time in sessions and supporting individuals between sessions. However, they also introduce additional risks and concerns, such as safety and security. The digital landscape can feel treacherous at times, with the sheer number of products and services making
- [Netflix and Chill](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/netflix-and-chill/) - If a good friend suggested to you that, instead of going to the movies together, you just go home to “Netflix and chill” how would you respond? Obviously you might be disappointed with the proposition if you’d been looking forward to an evening out, but you might also be able to identify it as a
- [Communicating clearly in mental health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/communicating-clearly-in-mental-health/) - Clear unambiguous communication is important in every aspect of health care – none more so than in mental health. Reading an article in Medscape.com about the misappropriation and misinterpretation of scientific research has got me thinking about the importance of getting our messages across clearly in the clinical context as well. A story about “medical
- [Mental Health in the Workplace](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-in-the-workplace/) - With many Australians spending a third of their adult lives at work1, it is unsurprising that our workplace and role can have a substantial impact on our wellbeing. From stress in the workplace and job satisfaction to balancing workloads and burnout, there are many ways that work can impact our mental health. A workplace that
- [January Featured Service: SANE Forums](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/january-featured-service-sane-forums/) - Our first featured service for 2024 is the SANE forums, an NSQDMH Standards accredited, moderated peer-support for people living with a mental illness or related mental health issues and for their family, friends and other carers. Who is SANE Australia SANE Australia is the leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health
- [What we've been up to in 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/what-weve-been-up-to-in-2023/) - As we ease into the new year we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2023, sharing some of our noteworthy milestones and achievements. It was a big year for the eMHPrac team, from launching new websites, developing new resources, and presenting at conferences across the nation. Our dedicated team has been working hard
- [December Featured Service: Smiling Mind](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/december-featured-service-smiling-mind/) - For the last month of 2023, our featured service is Smiling Mind, a website and app teaching mindfulness meditation to young people and adults. Smiling Mind was developed with the aim of providing accessible, life-long tools to support healthy minds, but especially youth mental health. About Smiling Mind Smiling Mind is a unique web and
- [Supporting Families During the Holidays: How Health Professionals Can Address Alcohol Misuse](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-families-during-the-holidays-how-health-professionals-can-address-alcohol-misuse/) - As we enter the holiday season, the pressure to drink alcohol socially is ramping up. It’s important to acknowledge the challenges that some families face at this time of year, particularly those with loved ones affected by alcohol use problems. Alcohol misuse doesn’t operate in isolation; its effects ripple through the entire family unit. The
- [Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/changes-in-the-digital-mental-health-landscape/) - We understands the demands on time for health practitioners and organisations. The digital mental health landscape is a vastly changing environment and it can be difficult to keep up-to-date with all the new services and those which are no longer around. Here is a snapshot of some of the major changes to the digital mental
- [AuDHD Through the Looking Glass: Bridging the Gap in Neuroaffirming Care with a Lived-Experience Approach](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/audhd-through-the-looking-glass-bridging-the-gap-in-neuroaffirming-care-with-a-lived-experience-approach/) - Existing Autistically in a Neurotypical World “It’s today!” I whispered excitedly waking up for my 27th year around the sun, a phrase I had said every morning on my birthday since I was 3-years-old. What most people don’t know is that this phrase was from a particular children’s television show called ‘Brambly Hedge’ and I
- [Using Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/using-social-and-emotional-wellbeing-tools-with-first-nations-people/) - Ever wondered how to find social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People? The WellMob website brings together online wellbeing resources developed for and by Our Mob. The WellMob Website now has over 350 online resources that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing specific. Using
- [November Featured Service: MoodGym](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/november-featured-service-moodgym/) - This month our featured service is MoodGym, a self-help program designed by staff at the National Institute for Mental Health Research (NIMHR). MoodGym teaches cognitive behaviour therapy skills to help prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety and is a National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards accredited service. About MoodGym MoodGym is
- [What is it about New Year's Resolutions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/what-is-it-about-new-years-resolutions/) - I know people who hate New Year’s Eve – they see it as enforced merriment and ridiculous joie de vivre in a world that hasn’t changed a jot since the misery of the year before. They are the New Year’s equivalent of Scrooge at Christmas. The ones who want to take the fun out of
- [Mental health and climate change](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-and-climate-change/) - Do you know anyone who is distressed about climate change or concerned about the future of the planet? Is that person you? As I write this, I’m sitting in the airline lounge at Sydney airport waiting for a flight to the Gold Coast. I’m going there to speak at a conference, and I’ll be back
- [Strategies for surviving the news](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/strategies-for-surviving-the-news/) - “Mass shootings are part of the American landscape….” That’s a quote from an article I just read in a psychiatric journal. It’s an article that argues against the idea that mass shootings are all the result of mental illness, a reasonable premise, but that one raw sentence stopped me in my tracks. I’m just back
- [How Christmas day hurts our brains](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-christmas-day-hurts-our-brains/) - Did you know our brains work overtime during stressful times? It’s likely that the holiday period will spark some serious brain activity! Modern imaging techniques enable us to know specific details about the functioning of various parts of the brain. Those areas can be seen to “light up” when specific stimuli are applied. There’s something
- [Summer reading](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/summer-reading/) - There’s something special and therapeutic about reading. A Summer read encapsulates so much more than just words printed on paper. One of the highlights of the pre-Christmas season for me has always been the bookshop Christmas catalogue. Whether it’s the all-bells-and-whistles glossy version from the big bookstores, the black and white A4 sheet from my
- [Perinatal Mental Health: How digital mental health services can help support new and expecting parents](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/perinatal-mental-health-how-digital-mental-health-services-can-help-support-new-and-expecting-parents/) - Pregnancy and the first year of parenting are exciting times, however, it can bring new challenges and put a strain on parents’ mental health and wellbeing. With 1 in 5 expecting or new mums and 1 in 10 expecting or new dads experiencing perinatal anxiety or depression (Panda 2020 Budget Submission) perinatal mental illnesses affect
- [Artificial Intelligence in Digital Mental Health - Navigating the New Frontier](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/artificial-intelligence-in-digital-mental-health-navigating-the-new-frontier/) - Over the last 20 years, the world of digital mental health has been an ever-changing landscape. Never before has the field changed so quickly, with the proliferation of the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The rapid development of these technologies has seemingly outpaced any solid framework to guide regulators, health practitioners, consumers and their support
- [October Featured Service: Healthy Mind](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/october-featured-service-healthy-mind/) - Our featured service this month is Health Mind, an online Easy Read tool from Black Dog Institute designed to help people with an intellectual disability to recognise and regulate their thoughts and feelings. Black Dog Institute is a leading Australian mental health research institute, founded in 2002, that focuses on understanding, preventing, and treating mental
- [Health Professionals: Have you visited the updated national Head to Health website yet?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/health-professionals-have-you-visited-the-updated-national-head-to-health-website-yet/) - The Australian Government’s national Head to Health website is a trusted resource for Australians seeking guidance and support for their mental health and wellbeing goals. The recent update to the national Head to Health website has been making waves, particularly with its enhanced features tailored to support health professionals. Let’s dive into the key features
- [How connecting to my Aboriginality helps me stay strong](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-connecting-to-my-aboriginality-helps-me-stay-strong/) - Some experts say one of the biggest personal questions in your life is ‘Who am I?’ Our connection to self is a big part of our mental health and wellbeing. This is even more acute for many of our First Nations Australians where cultural identity is an important pillar for most Aboriginal and Torres Strait
- [The Loneliness Problem](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-loneliness-problem/) - The pandemic (I’m sorry to be bringing it up again) has brought loneliness to the forefront of the minds of those who are interested in mental health and wellbeing. While the pandemic was raging and forcing us into isolation – perhaps alone, perhaps in groups of people with whom we were not sympatico – it
- [Three Kinds of Happiness](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/three-kinds-of-happiness/) - In a recent interview published in the New Yorker, author and social commentator Naomi Klein (probably most famous for her 1999 book No Logo) said: “the amount of labor we are putting into optimizing our bodies, our image, our kids, is robbing from the work that needs to be done to preserve the habitability of
- [Understanding Social and Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/understanding-social-and-emotional-wellbeing/) - Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) is the holistic view and approach for Indigenous Mental Health. It isn’t just symptom focused like mainstream mental health can be and it considers all of the different domains and determinants that can affect the social and emotional wellbeing of both individuals and communities. WellMob have developed a series of
- [Burnout - is it just a workplace issue?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/burnout-is-it-just-a-workplace-issue/) - I was watching this TED talk this morning – it’s about burnout and not really intended for a health professional audience. I had a thought early in the talk and from that point on I couldn’t stop crying. I guess, having said that, I don’t need to tell you that I’m not in a very
- [What might the referendum bring up for our First Nations peoples?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/what-might-the-referendum-bring-up-for-our-first-nations-peoples/) - First Nations Australians are facing a lot of stress, experiencing increased racism in the lead up to the Voice to Parliament referendum. Spare a thought for First Nations Australians when you consider the mainstream media coverage. There has been allot of discussion around increased incidents of racism, bigotry and ridicule experienced by First Nations people
- [Navigating the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Improving Access to Affordable Mental Health Support](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/navigating-the-cost-of-living-crisis-improving-access-to-affordable-mental-health-support/) - Many Australians are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, a struggle that is taking a toll on our collective mental health. The ever-increasing cost of housing, healthcare, education, and everyday essentials have left many individuals and families grappling with financial stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Mental Health Australia launched a
- [September Featured Service: The BRAVE Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/september-featured-service-the-brave-program/) - This month our featured service is The BRAVE Program, an interactive online program to help children and teenagers (3-17 yrs) overcome anxiety. The program is designed to help with the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety, and provide ways for children and teenagers to better cope with their worries. About The BRAVE Program
- [World suicide prevention day & R U OK days have now past us by, but for First Nations people the journey is ongoing...](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/world-suicide-prevention-day-r-u-ok-days-have-now-past-us-by-but-for-first-nations-people-the-journey-is-ongoing/) - Written by Angela Sheridan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than non-Indigenous Australians. The statistic for our young people is even more alarming. Before colonisation, First Nations people in this country lived without the trauma of suicide. This is due to complex and interrelated historical, political,
- [Incorporating Digital Resources into Suicide Prevention with Patients and Clients](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/incorporating-digital-resources-into-suicide-prevention-with-patients-and-clients/) - This article has been developed as an information resource for GPs, mental health professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm please contact your GP, a trusted mental health professional or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Suicide is a significant public health concern
- [Supporting Parents with Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-parents-with-digital-mental-health/) - Being a parent is undoubtedly a remarkable experience, filled with many surprises and cherished memories. However, it’s no secret that it can also present many challenges to expecting, new or experienced parents. Health practitioners can recommend or utilise a range of digital mental health resources as part of their work to support parents through many
- [August Featured Service: MOST](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/august-featured-service-most/) - Our featured service for August is MOST, an online mental health support platform developed by Orygen Digital for young people aged 12 to 25. The service aims to offer young people choice and flexibility in mental health support – providing tools to help get back on track when going through tough times. Who is Orygen
- [Tackling Digital Hesitancy with Older Australians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/tackling-digital-hesitancy-with-older-australians/) - Older Australians make up a considerable proportion of Australia’s population, with 16% of people aged 65 and over as at 30 June 2020 (https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australians/contents/summary). They are a diverse group with different backgrounds, life experiences, and lifestyles that influence their aging process and affect their health and wellbeing. Digital mental health resources are a great resource
- [Resource sheets for common wellbeing issues](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/resource-sheets-for-common-wellbeing-issues/) - Written by Angela Sheridan WellMob has developed new ‘Resource Sheets for Workers’ to make it easier to find digital, culturally appropriate, social and emotional wellbeing resources on the WellMob website. These resource sheets provide short cuts to the top resources on WellMob and simplify the, at times overwhelming, choice by providing an interactive pdf list
- [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-youth/) - Across the globe, children and youth represent hope, optimism and the promise of positive change for a brighter future. However, with the mental health of young people in steady decline, especially in recent years (https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2023/219/6/mental-health-young-australians-dealing-public-health-crisis#10), it has never been a more important time to support the mental wellbeing of our future generations. Creating a society
- [July Featured Service: Deadly Story](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/july-featured-service-deadly-story/) - In July we celebrated NAIDOC week, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, recognising the history, achievements, and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme was ‘For Our Elders’ – highlighting the importance of culture and history in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and the role of Elders
- [Digital Tools to Help Reduce Alcohol Use](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-tools-to-help-reduce-alcohol-use/) - Alcohol consumption is commonplace in Australia, as a regular part of our social and cultural practices. While many enjoy a drink with friends, controlling alcohol intake can be a challenge for some. As mental health professionals, events like Dry July can be an opportunity to start a discussion with your clients about their relationship with
- [Short Cuts to Top Resources](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/short-cuts-to-top-resources/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob The WellMob website now has over 300 online wellbeing resources for our diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mob. Resource Sheets for Workers have been developed as short-cuts to assist the workforce quickly source the best digital tools on certain topics to use with clients/ patients, families, communities and carers
- [Translating Elders Knowledge to Digital Platforms](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/translating-elders-knowledge-to-digital-platforms/) - NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, recognising the history, achievements, and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year the theme ‘For Our Elders’ – focuses on the the key role Elders play in First Nations communities and families in holding and sharing deep cultural knowledge
- [Online Modules Equipping Health Professionals with Digital Mental Health Tools](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/online-modules-equipping-health-professionals-with-digital-mental-health-tools/) - Written by Leonie Fraser, Black Dog Institute Following the recent launch of the Health Professional Resource & Education Hub, Black Dog Institute continues to add new resources to the custom-built platform, with a range of offerings including live and recorded webinars, podcasts, factsheets and moderated forums in the Mental Health Community of Practice. The latest
- [Resource Sheets for Workers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/resource-sheets-for-workers/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob WellMob is a library of online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based on the holistic model of social and emotional wellbeing that is more than just mental health. It includes apps, podcasts, videos, fact sheets and websites. These resources support connection to identity, culture and community which
- [June Featured Service: QLife](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/june-featured-service-qlife/) - This month we celebrated Pride Month, dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQIA+ people and communities. We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the role of digital mental health services in providing safe and accessible mental health support to LGBTQIA+ individuals. Online services provide a safe environment, addressing the unique challenges and needs of the
- [Digital Mental Health: Empowering LGBTIQA+ Pride](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/pride-month/) - Every year in June we celebrate Pride Month across the globe, celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community and honouring their ongoing challenges and struggle for equality. Pride month promotes visibility, equality and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning individuals, as well as other sexual orientations and gender identities. This month aims to foster a
- [Burnout: What is it? How it can be managed and even prevented!](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/burnout-what-is-it-how-it-can-be-managed-and-even-prevented/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob The last few years in the health care sector have been some of the most challenging times that continue to be experienced by our health workforce. As a result of these challenges, the need for better personal and work life balance, setting boundaries and effective self-care to minimise or even
- [Reconciliation Week](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/reconciliation-week/) - Reconciliation Week is an annual event promoting reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, encouraging reflection, understanding, and taking action towards addressing the injustices faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This week commemorates many important milestones in the reconciliation journey, beginning with the 1967 referendum, and finishing on June 3rd, known as Mabo Day.
- [May Featured Service: Sleep Ninja](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/may-featured-service-sleep-ninja/) - Sleep deprivation, and poor sleep quality have a tremendous impact on physical and mental wellbeing, particularly at the critical stage of development during early high school. Our featured service this month is Sleep Ninja, an evidence-based app developed by Black Dog Institute, to help young people to address sleep concerns and improve their sleep. Black
- [Australia's New Vape Restrictions: What General Practitioners Need to Know](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/australias-new-vape-restrictions-what-general-practitioners-need-to-know/) - In recent years, vaping has become a growing public health concern, with research indicating that almost one in ten Australians have tried vaping1. Vaping poses a range of health risks, including increased risk of lung disease, heart disease, cancer, and nicotine addiction2. Vaping culture is especially concerning in young Australians, with those under 25 being
- [Navigating Our eMH Directory](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/navigating-our-emh-directory/) - There are a wide range of digital mental health resources out there and it can be hard to filter out the good from the bad. Our eMH Directory aims to help you narrow the search, connecting health professionals with credible, evidence-based and safe services for your clients. So what are digital mental health services? Digital
- [April Featured Service: Go Beyond](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/april-featured-service-go-beyond/) - This month our featured service is Go Beyond, an evidence-based, self-directed online program to support Ex-ADF members’ adjustment to civilian life. On the 25th of April we honoured ANZAC day, remembering and honouring Australian and New Zealand victims of war. This day is not only a time to remember the sacrifice of armed forces members,
- [The digital divide in mental health and how health practitioners can help close it](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-digital-divide-in-mental-health-and-how-health-practitioners-can-help-close-it/) - After almost three years of telehealth, Zoom meetings and an app for everything, we might be forgiven for thinking that the digital divide no longer exists. Surely everyone has access to some sort of tech, right? Surely we can abandon our textbooks, worksheets and Yellow Pages and direct clients and patients instead to websites, apps
- [Tips to using online resources found on the WellMob website with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/tips-to-using-online-resources-found-on-the-wellmob-website-with-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-clients/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob The WellMob website is an online library of Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) resources. These include videos, apps, fact sheets, websites, and podcasts. These can be used in session with Indigenous clients or for worker self-care and professional development (How to use online resources found on WellMob to be
- [A New Online Hub for Health Professionals](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/a-new-online-hub-for-health-professionals/) - Black Dog Institute have just launched a new free learning hub for health professionals, connecting you to online programs, resources and primary care information on mental health. This custom-built platform provides GAPs and AHPRA-registered Allied Health Professionals with access to evidence-based digital resources, including CPD accredited webinars, online training modules, podcasts and other digital mental
- [March Featured Service: THIRRILI](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/march-featured-service-thirrili/) - Our featured service for March is THIRRILI, Australia’s only Indigenous-led and controlled suicide postvention service. THIRRILI provides emotional and practical support to families impacted by a loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents. About THIRRILI THIRRILI is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2017 with the aim of addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide
- [Introducing eMHPrac's Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast Season 3](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/introducing-emhpracs-digital-mental-health-musings-podcast-season-3/) - Digital Mental Health Musings is back in 2023 and we are thrilled to once again bring you the latest news and expert opinion in digital mental health. In each episode clinical psychologist and Digital Mental Health Musings host, Dr Tania McMahon, will be joined by experts from across the mental health profession including nurses, social
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.3, March 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-3-march-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Just launched BDI’s Health Professional Resources & Education Hub Live Webinar from the National Safety and Quality dMH Standards: ‘Clinical and technical governance’ Live Webinar from BDI:
- [How to use online resources found on WellMob to be more culturally responsive in your clinical work](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-to-use-online-resources-found-on-wellmob-to-be-more-culturally-responsive-in-your-clinical-work/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob Using online resources with Indigenous clients can help strengthen their wellbeing as well as assist non – Indigenous workers to bridge gaps in cultural understanding and be able to provide a more culturally safe service. WellMob can help close the gap between the mainstream mental health care perspectives and the
- [Chronic Health Conditions in Women](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/chronic-health-conditions-in-women/) - International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements, championing positive change advancing women and gender equality. This year International Women’s Day is focused on embracing equity, drawing attention to bias and seeking out inclusion. It is important to consider how experiences unique to women impact on mental health and treatment outcomes in order
- [Digital Mental Health for Health Professionals Working with Severe and Complex Mental Health Needs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-health-professionals-working-with-severe-and-complex-mental-health-needs/) - Written by Shelley Appleton, D.Psych(clin), Clinical Psychologist, eMHPrac team Digital mental health interventions often address singular mental health disorders and are recommended for consumers with mild to moderate symptoms. In reality, mental health practitioners often see consumers with complex, severe, or chronic presentations. Over a quarter of Australians reporting a mental health disorder in the
- [February Featured Service: MindMum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-mindmum/) - This month’s featured service is MindMum, an app providing new and expectant mums with information, tips, monitoring, and planning support to help them feel confident in dealing with parenting and emotional challenges they may face. MindMum was developed by the Perinatal Depression e-Consortium (PDeC), led by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) based in Austin Health
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.2, February 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-5-no-2-february-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Minds Together: New online program for family and friends supporting the mental health of loved ones New ‘Sleep Ninja’ app from Black Dog Institute Black Dog Institute
- [Anniversary of the National Apology](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/anniversary-of-the-national-apology/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob WellMob is based on the holistic model of social and emotional wellbeing for First Nations people that is more than just mental health. It includes resources to support connection to identity, culture and community that are important protective factors for First Nations wellbeing. Feb 13 was the 15 year Anniversary
- [Everymind’s New Minds Together Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/everyminds-new-minds-together-program/) - Everymind is an Australian not-for-profit Institute focused on the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, the prevention of mental ill-health and the prevention of suicide. For 30 years the Everymind Institute has been changing lives through the delivery of world-leading prevention programs and research from their base in Newcastle, NSW. The Minds Together Program Minds
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.5, No.1, January 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-january-2023/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Happy new year from eMHPrac eMHPrac Factsheets – Digital Mental Health Resources for Schools Black Dog Institute Community of Practice eMHPrac Podcast Episode 8 – final episode
- [Mental Health and Physical Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-and-physical-health/) - We always talk about how mental health can impact physical wellbeing, but physical health problems can also have a tremendous impact on mental health. Mental and physical health are not separate, and people with physical illnesses often experience symptoms of mental illness. In turn treating patients’ mental health concerns can help improve their response to
- [Survival Day](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/survival-day/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob January 26, 1788 is the day Sir Arthur Phillip raised the British flag at Warrane (Sydney Cove) to claim the land as a British Colony. This day marks the beginning of a long and brutal colonisation of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people and country. Hence, January 26
- [Indigenous Online Wellbeing Resources to Keep Our Mob Well](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/indigenous-online-wellbeing-resources-to-keep-our-mob-well/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) is how we understand Indigenous mental health. This holistic view of health includes everything from how we feel about ourselves to how we can interact with the world around us. It is our intertwined connections to country, community, identity, and spirituality. Our ancient Indigenous knowledge
- [December Featured Service: BITEBACK](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/december-featured-service-biteback/) - This month’s featured service is BITEBACK, an online program from Black Dog Institute to promote wellbeing and resilience in young people. The program uses a range of online activities, psychoeducational, and positive psychology to promote gratitude, optimism, flow, meaning, hope, mindfulness, character strengths, healthy lifestyle, and positive relationships. Black Dog Institute was founded in 2002
- [Starting Fresh in 2023: Getting Back to Work After the Holiday Season](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/starting-fresh-in-2023-getting-back-to-work-after-the-holiday-season/) - For health professionals, 2022 was a year of continuing to deal with the ‘long tail’ of mental health impacts of the pandemic. Many of you still felt burnt out from three years of working tirelessly, so this past holiday season was a much-anticipated chance to step back, recharge and refresh before returning to clinical work.
- [Happy Holiday Wishes from eMHPrac](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/happy-holiday-wishes-from-emhprac/) - The eMHPrac team wishes everyone a very happy holiday season and new year. As we head into the new year we wanted to take some time to reflect on some of our key achievements. Participated in 26 national conferences During 2022 eMHPrac attended 26 national conferences with over 22,000 delegates, through presentations and trade exhibits.
- [December Featured Service: Daybreak](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/december-featured-service-daybreak/) - This month’s featured service is Daybreak, an app developed by Hello Sunday Morning to help people change their relationship with alcohol with professional and community support. Hello Sunday Morning is a not-for-profit organisation with over 10 years’ experience using technology to help reduce the stigma around alcohol and support people to make the changes they
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.12, December 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-december-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac Wrap-Up: Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023 Research participation: Do you work for a mental health organisation with a website? eMHPrac Podcast Episode 7
- [Why a digital detox is not the answer for your clients these holidays](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/why-a-digital-detox-is-not-the-answer-for-your-clients-these-holidays/) - In your last client consults for 2022, what holiday wellbeing advice will you impart? With isolation and loneliness at all-time highs, and outrage, hatred and division abounding online, recommending a break from digital media over the holidays might seem a wise, if not obvious, choice for your patients (or even yourself)! For many, these holidays
- [Supporting the Wellbeing of First Nations clients over Christmas and New Year](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-the-wellbeing-of-first-nations-clients-over-christmas-and-new-year/) - Written by Angela Sheridan, WellMob We know the Christmas period is a busy time, especially for our frontline health and community workers. We’re trying to get everything wrapped up for the year (not just presents!) before we all go on the Christmas break. Most workplaces have their annual shutdown now, a deserved and much needed
- [Mental Health in Sport](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-in-sport/) - The FIFA World Cup, one of the most watched sporting events in the world, brings together some of the world’s most elite athletes, putting them centre stage in a dazzling spectacle of skill and prowess. However, behind the sheen is the reality that elite athletes are at greater risk of experiencing psychological distress. Pressure to
- [Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Lockdown](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-during-lockdown/) - With multiple states recording new cases of COVID-19 in the last week and many Australians experiencing lockdown, we wanted to share some digital mental health resources designed to support people through these uncertain times. These changes may cause some people to feel anxious, stressed, or depressed, or people may already be dealing with mental health
- [Back to School in the Age of COVID-19](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/back-to-school-in-the-age-of-covid-19/) - As we return to school, many students, parents and teachers are feeling stressed or anxious. Transitioning back to in-person learning in the age of COVID-19 can present challenges for families and schools to contend with, particularly with regards to managing COVID-19 related stress, social anxiety, and normal back to school concerns. Online mental health resources
- [November Featured Service: ReachOut](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/november-featured-service-reachout/) - Our featured service this month is ReachOut, an up-to-date information resource on a range of topics for young people, including relationships and sexuality, and identity and gender. Their website also includes professionally moderated anonymous discussion forums, tools and articles. Established in 1998, ReachOut has been driven and supported by young people ensuring it meets their
- [Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-musings-podcast/) - As we reach the end of season 2 of Digital Mental Health Musings, we are seeking your input! Released monthly, Digital Mental Health Musings takes health practitioners on a deep dive into Australia’s digital mental health landscape, giving them unique insights and knowledge to help them integrate this ever-growing field into their practice. Every episode,
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.11, November 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-11-november-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: Department of Health Reports Independent evaluation of the Head to Health digital mental health gateway Literature review of effectiveness of supported digital mental health interventions Environmental scan
- [Managing Stress During Exam Season](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/managing-stress-during-exam-season/) - Many students, whether in school or university, are currently preparing for and undertaking their last exams of the year. This can be a very difficult time leading to feelings of anxiety, stress and uncertainty or heightening pre-existing mental health concerns. Digital mental health resources can be a great tool to help students manage their stress
- [Managing a Gambling Disorder Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/managing-a-gambling-disorder-online/) - Gambling is a common activity in Australia, from buying lottery tickets to betting. During events such as the Melbourne Cup earlier this week many Australians participated in betting on the races, however for some these events can be difficult and cause financial distress. Gambling disorders occur when individuals find it difficult to stop or their
- [October Featured Service: Cancer Mind Care](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/october-featured-service-cancer-mind-care/) - Our October featured service is Cancer Mind Care, a ‘one-stop-shop’ for tailored mental health support for people with cancer, their support persons, clinicians, and First Nations people. The online platform was developed by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service in collaboration with Western and Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service, launched
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.10, October 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-october-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac Partner BDI winner in Australian Business Awards 2022 New clinical resource from THIS WAY UP – Safety Plan Live webinar – Accreditation to the National Safety
- [Tackling Health Anxiety](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/tackling-health-anxiety/) - Health Anxiety is characterised by excessive concern over health threats or perceived health threats which can trigger an anxiety response. While it is normal to worry about your help , it can be problematic when it is excessive, persistent, leads to excessive unhelpful behaviours or causes significant distress. Especially in the age of COVID-19, people
- [Mental Health Month: A Digital Perspective](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-month-a-digital-perspective/) - Mental Health Month is an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA), advocating for raising awareness of Australian mental health and promoting better mental health for all. This year the National Mental Health Month theme is ‘building resilience: communities and connections. At eMHPrac we would like to explore the digital perspective; how online tools
- [September Featured Service: Lifeline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/september-featured-service-lifeline/) - This month our featured service is Lifeline, a 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service for Australians experiencing emotional distress. They provide support and information by phone, text, online chat and through the Lifeline website. With 41 centres, 10,000 volunteers, 3,500 crisis supporters and 1,000 employees, Lifeline provides digital and face to face suicide
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.9, September 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-september-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter In this edition: eMHPrac profiled in new ‘Mental Health Matters’ Magazine New MindSpot resource – ‘The Big 5’ eMHprac blog – Finding Safe Self-Help Resources R U Okay? Day: FInd
- [Australian Business Awards 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/australian-business-awards-2022/) - eMHPrac partner Black Dog Institute has been recognised as an ABA100® Winner in the Australian Business Awards 2022 for Training Excellence. Over the last 20 years Black Dog Institute has trained more that 25,000 employees and leaders in practical strategies to prevent mental ill-health, support recovery and promote wellbeing at work. The Australian Business Awards are an
- [Finding Safe Self-Help Resources](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/finding-safe-self-help-resources/) - Self-help resources are informational guides or tools focused on helping people take care of their own mental health and wellbeing independently. They often provide advice and strategies on how individuals can cope with stress, worry, and other issues to cope with everyday issues in healthier ways. With the ongoing mental health crisis, and long wait
- [Using Digital Mental Health for Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/using-digital-mental-health-for-suicide-prevention-and-early-intervention/) - Early intervention can have a significant and positive impact on an individual’s prognosis by halting, delaying or interrupting the onset and progression of mental health issues. Digital mental health resources can be an effective and easy to access form of treatment, as part of an early intervention strategy or assisting practitioners in the delivery of
- [Women's Health 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/womens-health-2022/) - Ahead of Women’s Health Week next week we wanted to have a look at women’s health in 2022. We know how difficult it can be for women to prioritise their health, whether it be physical or mental health. In this blog we are focusing on mental health and have compiled a list of online resources
- [August Featured Service: MoodMission](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/august-featured-service-moodmission/) - Our featured service this month is MoodMission, an app designed to help people cope with stress, low moods, and anxiety. The app is evidence-based and aims to empower users to overcome feelings of depression and anxiety by discovering new and better ways of coping. By engaging with coping strategies to prevent everyday mood disturbances MoodMission
- [Meet the New Host of Digital Mental Health Musings](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/meet-the-new-host-of-digital-mental-health-musings/) - Our Digital Mental Health Musings podcast aims to support health practitioners learn more about the digital mental health landscape in Australia. Our valued team member, Dr Ruth Crowther was instrumental in establishing and guiding the course of these conversations thus far. Ruth is now sadly leaving her role as host to focus on her practice
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.8, August 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-august-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter Having a baby is a time of great adjustment, and it’s no secret that many mothers (up to one in five) struggle with perinatal anxiety and depression. While an increasing
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.7, July 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-7-july-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter About one in 12 people have a diagnosed mental illness, with mental health issues now surpassing all other chronic illnesses, according to Census data released last month. The 2021 Census
- [Podcasts and Webinars on Digital Mental Health for Young People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/podcasts-and-webinars-on-digital-mental-health-for-young-people/) - There are a range of digital mental health resources available to support young people. Podcasts and webinars can help health professionals find these resources to use with their clients, and learn more about how to integrate them into their practice. The podcasts and webinars explore how to access relevant services, how to match the right
- [July Featured Service: Inclusee](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/july-featured-service-inclusee/) - This month’s featured service is Inclusee, a social connection program that connects seniors to friendly volunteers, supporting them to be happy, healthy, and socially active. Ahead of World Senior Citizens Day we decided to take a look at how digital tools can help support older adults. While older adults are often stereotyped as having limited
- [Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Flu Season](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-during-flu-season/) - There is a great deal of sickness in the community at the moment, including COVID-19, flu and various colds. While it is important to take care of your physical health at this time, it is also important to manage your mental wellbeing. Whether dealing with health anxiety, uncertainty, stress, or worry, many people face mental
- [Digital Mental Health for Non-Binary People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-non-binary-people/) - International Non-Binary People’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of gender and those who do not fit into a binary gender. Non-binary refers to people who don’t fit within the categories of “man” or “woman”. People whose gender is not male or female may use a variety of terms including non-binary, genderqueer,
- [Resources made by First Nations People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/resources-made-by-first-nations-people/) - This year’s NAIDOC theme – Get up! Stand up! Show up! – encourages all of us to champion institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative change while celebrating those who have already driven and led change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities over generations. In honour of NAIDOC week, we have compiled a list of digital mental health resources
- [Digital Tools for Post-traumatic Stress](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-tools-for-post-traumatic-stress/) - Trauma is an emotional response to a physically or emotionally threatening event. Whilst not everyone will develop problematic symptoms, some people may have longer lasting symptoms, require professional help, or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone, coming in many forms and significantly impacting people’s daily life. Following PTSD awareness day
- [June Featured Service: Burndawan](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/june-featured-service-burndawan/) - This month’s featured service is Burndawan, an online program and informational website about harmful behaviours from a partner or family member for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As we approach the start of NAIDOC week, celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we wanted to highlight
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.6, June 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-6-june-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter National NAIDOC week is coming up soon (3-10 July). Every year, NAIDOC week gives us the opportunity to learn about and celebrate First Nations cultures and recognise the achievements of
- [How to use Digital Mental Health Resources with Autistic Clients](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-to-use-digital-mental-health-resources-with-autistic-clients/) - Autism is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental condition, impacting social interaction, communication, interests, behaviour, and sensory sensitivity. Autistic people can experience a wide range of challenges relating to making and maintaining personal relationships, day-to-day functioning, their mental health and study or occupational demands. Digital interventions offer mental health information, advice, and support for autistic clients and their
- [How To Create a Mentally Healthy Workplace](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/how-to-create-a-mentally-healthy-workplace/) - Mentally healthy workplaces come in many forms but can commonly be characterized by; positive workplace culture, stress management, support for employees with mental health conditions, and zero-tolerance to discrimination. When employees feel good about coming to work and are supported by their workplace their resilience is enhanced for increased productivity and enjoyment. There are many
- [Digital Mental Health for the Health Professional](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-the-health-professional/) - We often think about digital mental health resources as tools to support clients or patients during treatment or as self-help resources. However, digital mental health resources are also available to support health professionals. Health professionals and first responders face many challenges that can impact their mental health or challenge existing mental health problems. From balancing
- [National Sorry Day](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/national-sorry-day/) - National Sorry Day is an opportunity each year to remember and acknowledge the Stolen Generations and reflect on the role we all play in the healing process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities. In the spirit of Sorry Day we invited Sharnie Roberts from WellMob, a proud descendant of the Widjabul
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.5, May 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-5-may-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter National Reconciliation Week is almost here, commencing just after Sorry Day (May 26) and ending on Mabo Day on June 3. Each year, it is a time to learn about our shared
- [May Featured Service: 13YARN](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/may-featured-service-13yarn/) - This month concludes with the celebration of National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, a time to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture and reflect on our shared history. This event invites all Australians to join the reconciliation conversation and explore opportunities to build respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and
- [Digital Mental Health for Mothers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-mothers/) - A wise mother once said, “looking after a baby is easy – it’s getting anything else done that’s the hard part!” Among its many parts, motherhood is a challenging role. Whether a first-time mum, a second-, third-, or fourth-time mum (or more!), a mum to growing teens or an empty nester, motherhood hauls you into
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- [April Featured Service: Butterfly Foundation Youth Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/april-featured-service-butterfly-foundation-youth-program/) - Our featured service this month is Butterfly Foundation’s Youth Program, an online treatment program from the Butterfly Foundation for young Australians in need of help with dieting or body image concerns. Eating disorders and body image issues affect over 1 million Australians, with everyone’s experience being unique. Eating disorders and body image disorders come in
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.4, April 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-4-april-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter The Federal Government has announced its pre-election budget, proposing new key mental health initiatives including accreditation guidelines for mental health programs in schools, a national measure of student wellbeing, funding
- [Connection to Country and Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/connection-to-country-and-mental-health/) - In celebration of International Earth Day, we wanted to take a closer look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians’ connection to Country, and how it can impact their mental health and wellbeing. To Aboriginal people, ‘Earth Day’ is every day. David Edwards, Director of the WellMob Indigenous Wellbeing website and proud Worimi man describes
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- [Choosing the Right Service for Your Client](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/choosing-the-right-service-for-your-client/) - It can be difficult to know where to start when searching for quality digital mental health resources for your clients with so many online programs available. It can be time consuming and challenging for health professionals to search for a suitable service and evaluate whether it is evidence-based and safe for their client. Fortunately, there
- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.2, February 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-2-february-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter February 4th was World Cancer Day, promoting awareness and equitable access to cancer prevention and treatments globally. There is no doubt that receiving a cancer diagnosis, going through treatment, living with
- [Eating Disorders Over the Easter Weekend](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/eating-disorders-over-the-easter-weekend/) - The holidays can be a difficult time for people living with an eating disorder, especially holidays like Easter which revolve around food and indulgence. From the exchange of Easter eggs to socialising and celebrating over a meal, this long weekend can be a tricky time for those on their recovery journey. Additionally, their regular support
- [March Featured Service: THIS WAY UP Mindfulness Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/march-featured-service-this-way-up-mindfulness-program/) - Our featured service for March is THIS WAY UP’s Mindfulness Program, a self-help or clinician-assisted program teaching simple mindfulness strategies for managing stress and boosting wellbeing. During March we celebrated world sleep day, promoting good sleep health and the importance of quality sleep. There are a wide range of factors that can affect someone’s sleep,
- [Supporting a Friend with Mental Health Concerns](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-a-friend-with-mental-health-concerns/) - There are a range of digital mental health resources available in various formats providing information and support to people facing mental health and wellbeing concerns. While many of these resources are aimed at connecting users with counselling or self-help services, many of the services also provide information and advice for friends and families supporting loved
- [July Featured Service: iBobbly](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/july-featured-service-ibobbly/) - In July we celebrated NAIDOC week, honouring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As such, this month our featured service is iBobbly, a social and emotional wellbeing self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. iBobbly was developed by Black Dog Institute to provide private and confidential
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- [eMHPrac Newsletter Vol.4, No.1, January 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-newsletter-vol-4-no-1-january-2022/) - Sign up below to receive monthly eMHPrac newsletters and updates about the latest digital mental health news, events, and resources. Sign up to our newsletter eMHPrac would like to wish you a happy new year! The team at eMHPrac looks forward to keeping you up to date with the latest research, the latest digital programs
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- [Webinar - Hoarding Disorder - 24th September](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/webinar-hoarding-disorder-24th-september/) - People who hoard struggle to discard their possessions, which often leads to anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and even problems with personal health and safety.
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- [January Featured Service: Black Dog Institute Bushfire Support Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/january-featured-service-black-dog-institute-bushfire-support-service/) - This time last year we were facing a time of intense bushfires throughout Australia which we are still recovering from. These bushfires affected over 11 million hectares of bush, forest, and parkland, which was particularly damaging following months of severe drought. During one of Australia’s worst fire seasons, thousands of firefighters spent months working to
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- [Finding Digital Mental Health Resources in Your Own Language](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/finding-digital-mental-health-resources-in-your-own-language/) - Mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or culture. Australia is a multicultural country and is home to people from a wide variety of backgrounds. It is therefore vital that mental health support options are available to people who do not speak English or are more comfortable speaking in other languages.
- [February Featured Service: MyCompass](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-mycompass/) - This month our featured service is MyCompass, an online self-help program developed by Black Dog Institute for people who have been feeling down, stressed or anxious, or simply want to build good mental health. It delivers proven psychological techniques used by psychologists to help users recognise unhelpful thoughts, feeling, and behaviours and gain the skills
- [Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Workplace](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-workplace/) - In Australia, the average employed person over 15 years old works more than 40 hours per week, excluding commute time (2016 Census Data, Australian Bureau of Statistics). We spend a third of our days at work so it is important to be conscious of taking care of our mental health in the workplace. There are
- [Digital Mental Health Resources for Women](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-resources-for-women/) - On Monday we celebrated International Women’s Day, and in honour of that, we wanted to compile a list of all the digital mental health resources available in Australia to help women take care of their mental health. It is important for everyone to take care of their mental health. We know women often seek help
- [Bullying and Violence in Australian School Communities](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/bullying-and-violence-in-australian-school-communities/) - Australia’s National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence is a call to action for school communities across Australia to come together, find solutions for bullying and violence in order to create a positive change in their school. This year the focus is on empowering students to join the conversation and promote bullying prevention strategies.
- [March Features Service: Mental Health Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/march-features-service-mental-health-online/) - This month our featured service is Mental Health Online, who provide free online information, assessment, referral, and treatment for mental health problems. This service, run by Swinburne University and funded by the Australian Federal Government, offers programs and therapist support to help people manage their mental health as well as supporting health professionals to integrate
- [Digital Mental Health Services for Autism](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-services-for-autism/) - Autism is a lifelong condition experienced by 1 in 70 Australians, impacting their social interaction, communication, interests, behaviours, and sensory sensitivity (Autism Spectrum Australia, https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/about-autism/what-is-autism). Individuals on the autism spectrum experience a wide range of challenges, which can also affect their friends and family. While autism can be linked to physical and developmental conditions, it
- [Mindfulness, Meditation and Everyday Mental Wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mindfulness-meditation-and-everyday-mental-wellbeing/) - When discussing mental health, we tend to focus on mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, however, it is important to take care of our mental wellbeing on a day-to-day basis as well. Building strong mental wellbeing can help individuals cope with stress, hopelessness, and depression and combat mental health concerns. Wellbeing encompasses more
- [Supporting good mental health in schools](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/supporting-good-mental-health-in-schools/) - As we approach the start of the second school term on Monday, it is important to discuss how we can support and improve students’ mental health. As students return to school they can often experience stress, anxiety, and depression amongst other mental health issues, and digital mental health resources can be a great tool in
- [Digital Mental Heath Resources for Veterans](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-heath-resources-for-veterans/) - Ahead of ANZAC day this weekend, we wanted to discuss the digital mental health resources available to support veterans, current serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, and their families. Current and ex-serving ADF members and their family members can often experience mental health issues relating to their service and returning to civilian life, including post-traumatic
- [April Featured Service: 1800RESPECT](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/april-featured-service-1800respect/) - Our featured service this month is 1800RESPECT, a national telephone and online service providing counselling, information, guidance, and support for people affected by sexual assault or domestic violence. This service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and delivered by Medibank Health Service. 1800RESPECT aims to support people experiencing, or at risk
- [Digital Mental Health for Eating Disorders](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-eating-disorders/) - Yesterday was International No Diet Day, encouraging individuals to form a new relationship with their bodies and combating unhealthy, restrictive diets. There are many forms of eating disorders. These are often characterised by individuals restricting the amount of food they consume, following extreme diets, overeating, obsession with body weight and size, exercising obsessively or a
- [Digital Mental Health for Families](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-families/) - Ahead of International Day of Families tomorrow, we wanted to take a look at the digital mental health resources available to support families’ mental health and wellbeing. Families are often a key part of the support structure for individuals coping with a mental health condition. Therefore, many resources and programs include information for people supporting
- [Five Podcasts and Webinars for Practitioners Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/five-podcasts-and-webinars-for-practitioners-working-with-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians/) - There are a range of online modules, webinars, and podcasts available to provide health professionals with information and training around digital mental health resources, but it can be difficult to know which is the right one for you. This article breaks down our top five free podcasts and webinars for any practitioners working with Aboriginal
- [May Featured Service: e-couch](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/may-featured-service-e-couch/) - This month our featured service is e-couch, an online program providing free, self-help modules for depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, divorce/separation, and loss/bereavement. e-couch was originally developed by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) and is now run by e-hub Health, an ANU spin-off company. However, the development and delivery of e-couch is still
- [Digital Mental Health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-australians/) - In honour of National Reconciliation Week, we have decided to explore the Digital Mental Health Resources developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in mind. These resources include culturally relevant and evidence-based information, advice, stories, support, and counseling. There are a range of digital mental health resources available to support individuals, families, friends, and
- [Webinars and Podcasts for GPs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/webinars-and-podcasts-for-gps/) - There are a range of training and informational resources available for GPs and other health practitioners seeking to learn more about digital mental health resources and how to integrate them into their practice. This article breaks down 5 podcasts and free webinars developed for GPs, aiming to not only teach listeners about digital mental health
- [Mental Health Podcasts Supporting Clinicians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mental-health-podcasts-supporting-clinicians/) - There are a range of resources available to support clinicians with integrating mental health resources into their practice and keep them up-to-date with all the latest information. Podcasts are a great resource, providing quick and easy access to a range of information that can be listened to at the clinician’s convenience. This article breaks down
- [June Featured Service: Beyond Now](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/june-featured-service-beyond-now/) - Our featured service for June is Beyond Now, a suicide safety planning app and website helping people stay safe when they are experiencing suicidal thoughts, feelings, or crisis. Beyond Now was developed by Beyond Blue to provide a platform where people can create their own personalized safety plan to support them through times of sadness
- [Digital Mental Health Podcasts from Service Providers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-podcasts-from-service-provicers/) - Podcasts are a wonderful resource to access information about mental health, hear personal stories, and start a conversation. There are a range of available resources from digital mental health services which include sharing personal experiences, discussions with experts, and advice for individuals with mental health concerns or supporting someone with a mental health condition. This
- [Using Technology to Improve Sleep Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/using-technology-to-improve-sleep-health/) - Today we are celebrating world sleep day, advocating and raising awareness for sleep health. Sleep is an important part of maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing, and a lack of sleep or too much sleep can impact mood, energy, and concentration. Sleep issues can be caused by many things, such as stress, the food you
- [Staying Up To Date with Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/staying-up-to-date-with-digital-mental-health/) - There are a wide range of digital mental health services and information about mental health and wellbeing out there and it can be difficult to stay on top of everything. E-newsletters are a great resource to stay in the know on all things digital mental health. We have compiled a list of available newsletters from
- [Managing Mental Health After a Natural Disaster](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/managing-mental-health-after-a-natural-disaster/) - While floods are currently ravaging the east coast of Australia, many Australians are grappling first-hand with the impact of more severe weather patterns caused by climate change. eMHPrac has compiled a list of resources on preventing and managing mental health issues after a natural disaster such as a bushfire, earthquake, extreme storm, cyclone, drought or
- [February Featured Service: Finding My Way](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/february-featured-service-finding-my-way/) - This month our featured service is Finding My Way, an online intervention that provides a convenient, user-friendly way to gain information and/or skills to improve physical and mental wellbeing during treatment for cancer. During February we acknowledged World Cancer Day, promoting awareness and equitable access to cancer prevention and treatment. Anyone can develop cancer and
- [Taking Care of Yourself on the Healthcare Frontlines: 6 Podcasts for Healthcare Workers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/taking-care-of-yourself-on-the-healthcare-frontlines/) - Health professionals and first responders face many challenges in the workplace which can place them at risk for mental health issues, or make it more challenging to manage existing mental health problems. There are many workplace factors that affect health professionals’ mental wellbeing, increasing their risk of stress, burnout, moral injury, depression, trauma and other
- [The 22nd International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-22nd-international-mental-health-conference/) - This week the eMHPrac team attended the 22nd International Mental Health Conference, an annual event bringing together professionals, workers and volunteers to learn best practice, grow meaningful connections and implement mental health care solutions. The conference takes place over three days and features live keynote presentations, concurrent presentation, an interactive exhibitor hall, practical workshops, networking
- [January Featured Service: Eating Disorders Carers Help Kit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/january-featured-service-eating-disorders-carers-help-kit/) - This month our featured service is the Eating Disorders Carers Help Kit, an online resource for carers, providing resources and community to those living with an Eating Disorder, and detailed information on supporting someone with an eating disorder. The Eating Disorders Cares Help Kit was developed by Eating Disorders Queensland with funding from a Partners
- [Online Referral Tools](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/online-referral-tools/) - This article introduces some new online referral tools, which can be used by consumers or practitioners to briefly check symptoms or define the problem, then find relevant information, face-to-face, phone, or online services without needing to speak to someone. Online referral tools offer discretion when someone is not ready to seek formal help or wants
- [Making Positive Changes](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/making-positive-changes/) - A new year often results in the formation of new year’s resolutions, goal setting or making plans for positive changes in life. However, we know that most resolutions, goals or plans fall by the wayside after a couple of weeks. It is helpful to know that goal setting can be undertaken at any time of
- [December Featured Service: Counselling Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/december-featured-service-counselling-online/) - This month our featured service is Counselling Online, a free and confidential service providing 24/7 support for Australians affected by alcohol or drug use, their friends and family. They provide online, email and telephone counselling, online self-help modules, moderated peer-support forums and information on drug and alcohol use. What is Counselling Online? Counselling Online is
- [Digital Mental Health Support Over the Festive Season](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-support-over-the-festive-season/) - The festive season can be a difficult time for individuals, families and health professionals. Financial concerns, increased stress and parenting demands, family and relationship conflict, loneliness and increased consumption of alcohol might impact on mental health outcomes can impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing. It can also be a difficult time for health professionals
- [Alcohol Misuse During the Silly Season: How Digital Resources Can Help](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/alcohol-misuse-during-the-silly-season-how-digital-resources-can-help/) - Alcohol is the most widely used substance in Australia. Whilst many may enjoy a drink socially, or indeed practice complete abstinence, for many controlling alcohol intake can be a challenge, particularly if it is being used as a coping mechanism to help numb difficult thoughts and feelings. In line with this have you taken some
- [Digital Mental Health for Financial Stress](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-financial-stress/) - One in three Australians find dealing with money stressful and overwhelming, in particular during the holiday season. At this time of year we make many decisions about money, which can cause worry and stress. There are a range of digital mental health resources available to support individuals, families and businesses dealing with financial stress. The
- [Digital Mental Health Services for People with Disabilities](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-services-for-people-with-disabilities/) - International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an opportunity to recognize people who live with disability, and the challenges they face. Research shows that people with disability are more likely to develop mental health issues than people without disability. There are a range of digital mental health services available to support people with disabilities. They
- [November Featured Service: Gamble Aware](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/november-featured-service-gamble-aware/) - This month our featured service is Gamble Aware, a website providing practical tips to help people experiencing problem gambling get their life back on track. The website connects individuals, their friends and families with information about problem gambling and support resources to start taking control of their gambling. What is Gamble Aware? Gamble Aware is
- [Digital Mental Health Resources for Men](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-resources-for-men/) - Today is International Men’s Day, and we wanted to take this opportunity to look at men’s mental health and the digital mental health services providing information and support to men with mental health concerns. There are a range of digital mental health services available in various formats to support men with a range of mental
- [National Digital Mental Health Safety and Quality Standards](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/national-digital-mental-health-safety-and-quality-standards/) - The National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards were developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care in partnership with service users, consumers, carers, families, clinicians, service providers and technical experts. Released on 30 November 2020, the NSQDMH Standards aim to improve the quality of digital mental health service
- [Digital Mental Health for Problem Gambling](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-problem-gambling/) - Gambling can occur in many forms, from lotto and scratchies to betting on the races and other forms of betting. Each year 70% of Australians participate in some form of gambling, spending more than $23 billion a year. While some people can gamble occasionally without any issues, often as a social activity, for others gambling
- [October Featured Service: HeadGear](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/october-featured-service-headgear/) - This month our featured service is HeadGear, an easy-to-use smartphone app, guiding users through a 30-day mental fitness challenge to build resilience and wellbeing. The app was developed by Black Dog Institute and is based on scientifically proven techniques to build good mental health. What is HeadGear? HeadGear is a smartphone app designed to build
- [Getting to know Head to Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/getting-to-know-head-to-health/) - Head to Health is the Australian Government’s digital mental health gateway, bringing together information, apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services from Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. The searchable portal was launched in October 2017 by the Minister for Health and developed in conjunction with people with lived experience, health professionals, and mental
- [eMHPrac Wins a 2021 TheMHS Award!](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/emhprac-wins-a-2021-themhs-award/) - The eMHPrac team were honoured to be awarded the 2021 TheMHS Mental Health Service Award in the category of Education, Training or Workforce Development – training and supporting health practitioners in using digital mental health. The judges commented it was: “A world first innovation supporting the essential uptake of quality digital mental health that has
- [Digital Mental Health Services for Bereaved Families](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-services-for-bereaved-families/) - Today is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, giving families an opportunity to publicly remember their babies, and raise awareness for miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infancy loss. There are a range of digital mental health resources available to support families coping with the loss of a child, their family, friends, and professionals supporting someone
- [The Therapeutic Relationship: Does it Exist with Digital Mental Health Services?](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/the-therapeutic-relationship-does-it-exist-with-digital-mental-health-services/) - A recent special issue editorial article by Lederman and D’Alfonso (2021) outlines the topic of the therapeutic alliance when delivering psychological therapy online and summarises a number of articles. Some of the key points are presented here. What is the Therapeutic Alliance (TA)? The Therapeutic Alliance (TA) is as it sounds – it is a
- [Digital Mental Health Resources for Borderline Personality Disorder](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-resources-for-borderline-personality-disorder/) - Consumers suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder have typically experienced complex trauma – that is, the exposure to multiple ongoing traumatic events, often involving their closest attachment figures and remaining unresolved. Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder often struggle to experience themselves in a stable or positive way, feel preoccupied with a fear of abandonment, maintain intense
- [September Featured Service: YourCrew](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/september-featured-service-yourcrew/) - This month our featured service is YourCrew, an app allowing young people to ask for help when they need it most from people they know and trust. The mood tracking app was developed by the Harrison Riedel Foundation to help young people struggling with their mental health feel safe and reach out when they need
- [Digital Mental Health for Suicide Prevention](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-suicide-prevention/) - World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring attention to suicide prevention efforts and increase awareness for suicide prevention around the world. There are a wide range of digital interventions available to facilitate practitioners working with clients experiencing thoughts of deliberate self-harm or suicide, or to be used as self-help resources and crisis support as an
- [Digital Mental Health Resources for Fathers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-resources-for-fathers/) - Ahead of Father’s Day this weekend we are exploring digital mental health resources for dads. There are a range of digital mental health resources available in various formats providing information, advice, and support to dads at any stage of fatherhood. eMHPrac has some helpful parenting fact sheets that dads might find helpful called ‘Digital Mental
- [August Featured Service: AIMhi Stay Strong](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/august-featured-service-aimhi-stay-strong/) - AIMhi Stay Strong is a therapist-guided app for Indigenous clients with wellbeing concerns, chronic disease, or substance misuse issues. It is a colourful, user friendly tool developed by Menzies School of Health Research with Australian First Nations people. In August, following further co-design, the AIMhi Stay Strong app was made available for Apple and Android
- [Digital Mental Health for Older Australians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/digital-mental-health-for-older-australians/) - Ahead of World Senior Citizens Day, we wanted to take a look at the digital mental health services available to support older Australians mental health and wellbeing. Older people often experience mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and are more likely to experience contributing factors like physical health issues and loss. The older
- [Managing Your Mental Health Online During COVID-19](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/managing-your-mental-health-online-during-covid-19/) - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes in our lives which can affect our mental health and wellbeing. We might be dealing with existing mental health problems, or feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed due to new concerns. However, there are a range of digital mental health services that can help. There are many ways
- [Five Must Have Resources for Health Practitioners Starting out with Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/five-must-have-resources-for-health-practitioners-starting-out-with-digital-mental-health/) - There are a range of training and informational resources available to support health professionals getting started with digital mental health resources. These resources are available in a range of formats including training modules, guides, and podcasts. This article breaks down our five must-have resources for health practitioners starting out with digital mental health. These resources
- [Using Digital Mental Health Resources with Young People: A Guide for Practitioners](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/using-digital-mental-health-resources-with-young-people-a-guide-for-practitioners/) - There are a range of digital mental health resources available to support young people and many of these services can be used by health practitioners with their young clients. This article explores a range of resources for health practitioners using digital mental health tools with their child and adolescent clients, and the digital mental health
- [Webinar - eMHPrac Director Professor Davaid Kavanagh presenting on 'selecting and using digital mental health resources in clinical sessions'](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/webinar-emhprac-director-professor-davaid-kavanagh-presenting-on-selecting-and-using-digital-mental-health-resources-in-clinical-sessions/) - eMHPrac Director Professor Davaid Kavanagh presenting on 'selecting and using digital mental health resources in clinical sessions'.

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- [Home](https://www.emhprac.org.au/) - eMH Resources Order Form Accredited training Build your knowledge and confidence with digital mental health resources with our range of professional development resources, including free accredited online training webinars and modules. Explore Professional Development Resources Get started with some of our popular resourcesExplore more Load More Visit our partners eMHPrac provides a range of resources
- [eMHPrac and Partner Publications](https://www.emhprac.org.au/emhprac-and-partner-publications/) - Media Releases eMHPrac 2025 Funding Update eMHPrac Australian Digital Mental Health Directory for Health Practitioners Update August 2025 Invitation to participate in digital mental health survey (2026) Impact Reports eMHPrac 2024/25 Annual Impact Report Papers and Journal Articles 2022 Povey, J., Sweet, M., Nagel, T., Lowell, A., Shand, F., Vigona, J., & Dingwall, K. M.
- [About eMHPrac](https://www.emhprac.org.au/about/) - Education. Guidance. Support. Fostering digital transformation of mental health care to maximise access and impact. eMHPrac aims to empower the Australian health and wellbeing workforce to incorporate digital mental health services into regular treatment, building capability and capacity to improve treatment opportunities for all Australians. Increase awareness and knowledge Deliver training and support Build confidence
- [Free Resources on Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/) - The eMHPrac team has developed a range of free resources to assist health practitioners in learning about, navigating, and using digital mental health resources with their patients. These include guides, brochures, factsheets, webinars, and videos. Simply search in the categories below. The information and materials provided throughout this website are for information purposes only and
- [Our Digital Mental Health Resource Directory](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/) - The resource directory links health practitioners to free or low-cost, Australian, evidence-based digital mental health resources and services developed by reputable organisations. Find out more about our listing criteria here. Health practitioners should independently investigate, evaluate, and verify the content and credentials of any service or resource before choosing to use it or refer a
- [eMHPrac Hard Copy Handout Order Form](https://www.emhprac.org.au/emhprac-hard-copy-resources-order-form/) - We’re excited to offer free resources to help you promote digital mental health with your clients and patients. Please note that we can supply up to 10 copies of our Australian Digital Mental Health Directory for Health Professionals and 25 copies of each brochure. Note on delivery times: Due to the volume of orders we
- [Meet the team](https://www.emhprac.org.au/meet-the-team/) - The eMHPrac team consists of clinical psychologists, researchers, and support staff, all with a commitment to promoting and supporting the integration of digital mental health into routine practice. The team is based at Queensland University of Technology in the Addiction and ePsychology Research Group. They are part of the Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation
- [Get Involved in an Digital Mental Health Conference or Event.](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/) - The eMHPrac Team regularly presents and exhibits at conferences, symposia, and other events. Catch up on the latest research and developments in digital mental health, or stop by our booth to stock up on our popular digital mental health booklets, brochures, and other promotional materials. Browse below to see the eMHPrac Team’s upcoming event schedule.
- [Contact Us](https://www.emhprac.org.au/contact/) - If you would like to know more about eMHPrac and e-mental health training please contact us via sending the contact form or sending a direct email to emhprac@qut.edu.au. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Subject*Message*CAPTCHA
- [Research Evidence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/evidence/) - Australia is an international leader in the development of digital mental health programs, with internet-based treatment programs, online information, phone and web-based support improving access for low-intensity treatment options for people experiencing mental health conditions. Many reputable Australian Institutions and organisations now provide useful and effective mental health online treatment programs and information. This expansion
- [Thank you for requesting that order](https://www.emhprac.org.au/thank-you-for-requesting-that-order/) - Please be advised: Unfortunately due to the high volume of requests we receive, limited staff on-site and Australia-wide delays in postage, most orders will take several weeks to a month to arrive. As such, we are unable to fulfil any rush orders or urgent requests. If you need resources more urgently, please visit our Resource
- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/faq/) - What is ‘e-Mental Health’? “e-Mental Health Services”, as promoted by eMHPrac, are online programs, services, tools or applications that may be self-driven or involve interaction or guidance with a health professional. These services are ideal as standalone treatment interventions for Australians with mild-to-moderate mental health symptoms, or can be used in combination with face-to-face care.
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## Resources

- [Trauma](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/trauma/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people experiencing trauma.
- [Suicide Prevention](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/suicide-prevention/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for suicide prevention
- [Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/substance-use-and-addictive-behaviours/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people affected by substance use problems and addictive behaviours.
- [Stress and Wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/stress-and-wellbeing/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people affected by stress.
- [Smoking or Vaping](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/smoking-or-vaping/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people thinking about quitting smoking or vaping.
- [Sleep](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/sleep/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people experiencing sleep problems.
- [Parenting Strategies](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/parenting-strategies/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for helping parents take care of their own mental health, provide parenting tools and resources to help care for their children.
- [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for OCD.
- [Grief and Loss](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/grief-and-loss/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people experiencing grief or loss.
- [Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/eating-disorders/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people affected by eating disorders or body image issues.
- [Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/domestic-family-and-sexual-violence/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for domestic, family and sexual violence.
- [Depression](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/depression/) - Referral sheets providing brief information about resources for symptoms of depression.
- [Chronic Pain, Chronic Conditions and Disability](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/chronic-pain-chronic-conditions-and-disability/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for chronic pain, chronic conditions and disability.
- [Behaviour in Relationships](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/behaviour-in-relationships/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people worried about their own behaviour within their relationship.
- [Support People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/support-people/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for support people.
- [Anxiety](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/anxiety/) - Referral sheets providing brief information about resources for people experiencing anxiety.
- [Alcohol Use Problems](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/alcohol-use-problems/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for people affected by alcohol use problems.
- [LGBTIQA+ People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/lgbtiqa-people/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
- [Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-people/) - A referral sheet providing brief information about resources for culturally and linguistically diverse people.
- [New and Expecting Parents](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/new-and-expecting-parents/) - A brochure providing brief information about digital mental health resources for new and expecting parents.
- [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/) - A brochure providing brief information about digital social and emotional wellbeing resources available for people in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- [Adolescents (12-17yrs)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/adolescents/) - A brief guide providing brief information about digital mental health resources for adolescents (12-17yrs).
- [Adults](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/adults/) - A brief guide providing brief information about digital mental health resources for adults.
- [Children (up 11yrs) and their Parents and Caregivers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/children-up-11yrs-and-their-parents-and-caregivers/) - A brochure providing brief information about digital mental health resources for children (up to 11 years old) and their Parents and Caregivers.
- [Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/alcohol-and-other-drug-use-and-addictive-behaviours/) - A brochure providing brief information about digital mental health resources for alcohol and other drug use and addictive behaviours.
- [Youth Crisis Cards](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/youth-crisis-cards/) - Crisis cards providing quick access to digital mental health services for professionals working with young people experiencing suicide or self-harm.
- [Adult Crisis Cards](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/adult-crisis-cards/) - Crisis cards providing quick access to digital mental health services for professionals working with people experiencing suicide or self-harm.
- [Australian Digital Mental Health: A Directory for Health Practitioners](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/australian-digital-mental-health-a-directory-for-health-practitioners/) - A comprehensive index of Australian, evidence-based digital mental health services and resources.
- [Managing Mental Health Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/managing-your-mental-health-online/) - A fact sheet on managing mental health issues with digital mental health resources.
- [Research Evidence for Digital Mental Health in Adults](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/research-evidence-for-digital-mental-health/) - A brief overview of the evidence for digital mental health treatments and other digital mental health interventions for Adults.
- [Research Evidence for Digital Mental Health in Young People (12-25yrs)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/research-evidence-for-digital-mental-health-in-young-people-12-25yrs/) - A brief overview of the evidence for digital mental health treatments and other digital mental health interventions for young people.
- [Black Dog Institute eMHPrac Webinars](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/black-dog-institute-emhprac-webinars/) - View on-demand CPD accredited webinars for Health Professionals
- [WellMob Resource Sheets for Workers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/wellmob-resource-sheets-for-workers/) - Resource Sheets for workers, providing short cuts to top resources found of the WellMob website.
- [Ten Tips to Help People Undertaking e-Mental Health Treatment Programs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/ten-tips-to-help-people-undertaking-e-mental-health-treatment-programs/) - An information sheet with ten tips to help people undertaking e-Mental Health treatment programs.
- [Getting Started with Digital Mental Health (for Professionals)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/getting-started-with-digital-mental-health-for-professionals/) - A 5 step guide to getting started with digital mental health.
- [Finding Quality Digital Mental Health Tools for Mental Health Professionals](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/finding-quality-digital-mental-health-tools-for-mental-health-professionals/) - A guide to finding quality digital mental health services and how to evaluate the safety and quality of digital mental health interventions.
- [Stay Strong: Introduction to the AIMhi Stay Strong App](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/demonstration-of-the-aimhi-stay-strong-app/) - Demonstration of the AIMhi Stay Strong App
- [MindSpot: About the MindSpot Clinic](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/mindspot-about-the-mindspot-clinic/) - A brochure about the government-funded MindSpot Clinic.
- [THIS WAY UP: At A Glance](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/this-way-up-at-a-glance/) - Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Programs for Mental Health Disorders View Resource
- [THIS WAY UP: Information for Clinicians](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/this-way-up-information-for-clinicians/) - Information for Clinicians about THIS WAY UP View Resource
- [Stay Strong: AIMhi Stay Strong Digital Mental Health: Tips for Getting Started](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/stay-strong-aimhi-stay-strong-digital-mental-health-tips-for-getting-started/) - A brief video exploring six easy steps to getting started with digital mental health.
- [Stay Strong: Stay Strong for Smartphone navigation video](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/stay-strong-stay-strong-for-smartphone-navigation-video/) - A brief guide to the new Stay Strong for Smartphones app and how to navigate it.
- [MindSpot: The Big Five](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/mindspot-the-big-five/) - By MindSpot
- [MindSpot: Ten Tips for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/ten-tips-for-emotional-and-mental-wellbeing/) - View Resource
- [S4E7 | Breaking the cycle of stuck thinking with Mello](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e7/) - “Clinicians out there are in need of tools they can use like this to really bridge that gap between what they talk about with young people in sessions and what they would like them to do in everyday life.” In this episode of Digital Mental Health Musings, we dive into the pervasive issue
- [WellMob: An Introduction](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/wellmob-an-introduction/) - A short video describing the WellMob website, a digital library of wellbeing resources made by and for our mob.
- [WellMob: Website Tour](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/wellmob-website-tour/) - A video navigating the WellMob website, a site to help our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mob stay mentally strong and feel deadly.
- [WellMob: Tips for Workers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/wellmob-tips-for-workers/) - This short video has tips for health workers on how to use digital wellbeing resources found on WellMob.
- [S1E3 | In Conversation with Professor Nick Titov: Digital Mental Health in the Australian Healthcare System](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s1e3-in-conversation-with-nick-titov-digital-mental-health-in-the-australian-healthcare-system/) - This episode will discuss Nick Titov's work in digital mental health, including tips and advice for practitioners, and digital mental health in the Australian Healthcare System.
- [S1E2 | Literal Digital Mental Health in Practice for Psychologists](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/literal-digital-mental-health-in-practice-for-psychologists/) - This episode will discuss the 'What', 'How', and 'Why' of using digital interventions with clients and how can using it go wrong?
- [S1E1 | Setting the Scene for 2021 in Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/setting-the-scene-for-2021-in-digital-mental-health/) - This episode will explore the importance of digital mental health resources, their benefits, and their role in mental health care in 2021.
- [S1E5 | Introducing WellMob: Supporting First Nations Peoples Wellbeing Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s1e5-introducing-wellmob-supporting-first-nations-peoples-wellbeing-online/) - This episode will discuss WellMob, what the website includes, how it can be utilised, and the role of digital mental health in First Nations people's health and wellbeing.
- [S1E6 | Using Digital Technologies to Reduce Substance and Alcohol Use](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s1e6-using-digital-technologies-to-reduce-substance-and-alcohol-use/) - This episode will discuss digital interventions for alcohol and substance use, how clients and practitioners can use them, and the evidence behind how they can benefit clients.
- [S1E7 | Yarning about Mental Health - A conversation with Professor Tricia Nagel](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s1e7-yarning-about-mental-health-a-conversation-with-professor-tricia-nagel/) - This episode will discuss First Nations mental health, the AIMhi project, Stay Strong and the Strong Country, Strong People website.
- [S1E8 | Spotlight on Hello Sunday Morning](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s1e8-spotlight-on-hello-sunday-morning/) - This episode will discuss Hello Sunday Morning, the Daybreak app, drinking habits in Australi and alcohol use during the festive season.
- [S1E4 | Spotlight on This Way Up](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s1e4-spotlight-on-this-way-up/) - This episode will discuss This Way Up, the services they offer, and how this and other digital mental health services can be integrated into health care.
- [S2E1 | A Collaborative Approach to Navigating Complexity](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e1-a-collaborative-approach-to-navigating-complexity/) - This episode will discuss TheMHS Learning Network, health system integration to address complexity, the role of digital mental health, the TheMHS Conference and TheMHS Awards.
- [S2E2 | Spotlight on MoodMission](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e2-spotlight-on-moodmission/) - This episode will discuss the Mood Mission app, its development and role in mental health treatment, and the future of digital mental health resources in the health sector.
- [S2E3 | Burnout in Clinical Practice](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e3-burnout-in-clinical-practice/) - In this episode of Digital Mental Health Musings host, Dr. Ruth Crowther speaks to Dr Tania McMahon about burnout in clinical practice and how digital tools can help. Dr Tania McMahon is a returning guest on the Digital Mental Health Podcast. She is a Senior Research Officer within the eMHPrac team and a registered Clinical
- [S2E4 | Spotlight on Lifeline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e4/) - This episode will discuss Lifeline Australia, its services, evolution and role in Australia's digital mental health landscape, and how health practitioners can incorporate Lifeline into their practice.
- [S2E5 | Spotlight on SMS4dads](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e5/) - In this episode of Digital Mental Health Musings host, Dr. Tania McMahon speaks to Scott White from SMS4dads about SMS4dads services, how it works, the evidence behind it, and how it can support health professionals. SMS4dads is a free service that provides text messages with support, information and tips for dads and dads-to-be, as well
- [S2E6 | eHub: What We've Learned From Two Decades of Digital](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e6/) - This episode will discuss eHub, MoodGym, eCouch, their role in the Australian mental health landscape and key learnings from the last 20 years.
- [S2E7 | Mental Health Online: The Journey to Blended Care](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e7/) - This episode will discuss Mental Health Online, their role paving the way for blended care and the different ways it can enhance the work of health practitioners.
- [S2E8 | Answering Your Burning Questions About Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s2e8/) - Wrapping up season 2, this episode answers some of the most frequently asked questions about digital mental health.
- [S3E1 | Support for Family and Friends: Spotlight on Minds Together](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e1/) - Caring for loved ones with mental illness puts caregivers at risk themselves – now two new digital mental health programs have been developed to support them
- [S3E2 | Australia's new Digital Mental Health Standards will help deliver safer and more effective care - here's what it means for health professionals](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e2/) - The rapid rise of digital mental health programs and services has brought with it much promise to the concept of mental health treatment – particularly the promise of leveling mental healthcare disparity with the potential for faster care and more equitable access. As a health professional who recommends and integrates these services into care,
- [S3E3 | A new interdisciplinary online community supporting mental healthcare professionals: Spotlight on Black Dog Institute's Health Professionals Education and Resource Hub](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e3/) - In this episode, we speak to GP and BDI medical educator Dr Phoebe Holdenson-Kimura about a new resource for health professionals. We also talk about digital mental health and what blended care really looks like in practice.
- [S3E4 | Spotlight on WellMob: Connecting digital mental health to culturally responsive healthcare](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e4/) - In this episode, we speak to Angela Sheridan and Rebecca Pevitt aboutWellMob - an online platform of Indigenous knowledge and wisdom for health professionals to strengthen their practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and patients.
- [S3E5 | The new wave of youth mental health: how MOST is challenging the mental healthcare model for young people](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e5/) - In this conversation we chat about how health professionals can use MOST to support young people while they're waiting for care, to expand on their face-to-face sessions once they are in care, and to use after discharge from a service.
- [S3E6 | Dr Lou Farrer on the clinician attitudes and behaviours that shape digital mental health use in Australia](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e6/) - In this conversation we chat to Dr Lou Farrer about how clinicians are implementing digital mental health into practice, their attitudes, perceptions and their role in improving access to mental health care.
- [S3E7 | Algorithms, Chatbots and Big Tech: Navigating the legal and ethical dilemmas around AI and Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e7/) - In this conversation we chat to Dr Piers Gooding about the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the use of chatbots and AI in mental health.
- [S3E8 | Here's how Head to Health is making it easier for Health Professionals to connect with digital mental health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e8/) - In this conversation we talk to the Head to Health team about their new award-winning website - how the site works, the research and evidence behind it and practice tips on how health professionals can use it in their everyday practice.
- [S3E9 | Season Finale: A look back on 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s3e9/) - “There is a wealth of information collected here over the last eight episodes to help you explore more about digital mental health - what new evidence-based resources are available, the stories behind them and how they work - and there are plenty of really practical tips for integrating digital mental health into your practice." In
- [S4E1 | 4 tips to help you be more creative and flexible about tailoring digital mental health to suit your clients: On the Ground with Psychologist Dr Lyn O'Grady](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e1/) - In the first episode of the new season, respected child and adolescent psychologist Dr Lyn O'Grady talks about her experiences using digital mental health with clients and their families, sharing tips and advice.
- [S4E2 | Finding it hard to use digital mental health in practice? Implementation Science can help you understand why - and provide steps to make it easier](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e2/) - In this episode, Dr Marlena Klaic, senior research fellow in implementation science at the University of Melbourne, decodes some of the common attitudes and behaviours health professionals express about digital mental health.
- [S4E3 | Digital mental health and the power of personal stories: On the Ground with Diane Cass](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e3/) - In this episode, Diane Cass, a social worker and doctoral candidate with Charles Stuart University, discusses the different ways she uses digital mental health tools and services to help her clients connect with other people’s stories and journeys through mental health challenges.
- [S4E4 | Dr Mim Weber on deep listening and becoming better allies to First Nations clients and colleagues](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e4/) - “My First Nations colleagues tell be that listening is most important. Listening is really the beginning of any relationship building. But what are we listening to? What are we listening for?” As July draws to a close and as we reflect on NAIDOC week held earlier this month, we wanted to keep the conversation
- [S4E5 | Momentum: a new era in personalised digital mental healthcare for young people](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e5/) - “Young people wanted something to grab them, and not something to make them think that this was a magic treatment program that was going to make everything better strait away. They wanted it to say momentum moving forward.” Have you ever wondered what your young child or adolescent client imagines their mental healthcare
- [S4E6 | How digital mental health can help strengthen client-practitioner relationships: On the Ground with Dr Bianca Cannon](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e6/) - “I think really it's just another tool in your suite of tools you can use as a clinician.” General Practitioner Dr Bianca Cannon shares her journey using digital mental health with clients and what happens when we challenge the fears we might have around incorporating digital tools into practice. Dr Bianca Cannon is
- [S4E8 | Season Finale: A look back on 2024](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/s4e8/) - In the season finale of Digital Mental Health Musings, guest host Kate Hatchman takes listeners on a journey through the conversations that shaped the past year. From innovative digital tools for young people to culturally safe care for First Nations clients, this episode weaves together powerful insights and personal stories from clinicians across Australia. We
- [Choosing a Digital Mental Health Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/choosing-a-digital-mental-health-service/) - National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/frequently-asked-questions/) - Frequently asked questions on digital mental health resources, what they are and how to use them.
- [Introducing Digital Mental Health Musings](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/introducing-digital-mental-health-musings/) - Introducing the new podcast by e-Mental Health in Practice and a brief insight into what you can expect to hear.

## eMH Services

- [The Allen Adventure](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/the-allen-adventure/) - An app teaching emotional literacy and social skills to foster respectful relationships in children.
- [MOST](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/most/) - Digital support service, including self-directed modules and peer and professional webchat, to help young people with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, social skills and body image concerns.
- [Beyond Blue](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/beyond-blue/) - Information, phone and webchat counselling, and peer support forums for people going through a tough time or wanting support with their mental health. Not a crisis service.
- [Blue Knot Foundation](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/blue-knot-foundation/) - Information and phone counselling for adults affected by complex trauma.
- [Griefline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/griefline/) - Free phone support line for adults experiencing grief and loss. Also offers information, peer support forums, and online bereavement and voluntary assisted dying support groups.
- [THIS WAY UP](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/this-way-up/) - Self-guided or own-clinician-supported screening and CBT or MBCT psychological intervention and wellbeing programs for adults with anxiety, depression or a range of other mental health concerns, and teens with anxiety/depression. Perinatal, student, stress and transdiagnostic programs also available. Screening tools for a wide range of mental health disorders, with links to This Way Up’s relevant online CBT or MBCT programs.
- [TEN - The Essential Network for health professionals](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/ten-the-essential-network-for-health-professionals/) - An online hub for healthcare practitioners offering self-assessed mental health screening and access to up to five free clinical telehealth sessions and evidence-based tools and online programs to navigate burnout, sleep and shiftwork and maintain good mental health. Screening tools are for symptoms of depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), traumatic experiences (PCL-5), and burnout (OBI).
- [Qwibbl](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/qwibbl/) - A free app for young people to better understand the things bothering them (‘qwibbls’) and find personalised tools, tips and strategies to help improve their mental health and wellbeing.
- [Hello Change](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/hello-change/) - Self-guided CBT-based online program to help adults better understand their drinking patterns and learn strategies to improve their relationship with alcohol.
- [InsideOut eClinic](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/inside-out-eclinic/) - Free, self-guided or own-clinician-supported digital therapeutic platform offering screening (IOI-S) and CBT-based treatment programs for people with eating disorder symptoms and their support people. Accompanying Toolbox of self-monitoring tools. Health professional hub for clinicians to refer clients and monitor progress.
- [Red Nose Grief and Loss (Previously Guiding Light)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/guiding-light/) - Webchat and telephone support for parents/caregivers and families after the death of a baby or child, with access to online peer support.
- [Autistics' Guide to Adulthood](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/autistics-guide-to-adulthood/) - A website with self-paced life-skills modules to support adults with autism to achieve their goals.
- [Witness to War](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/witness-to-war/) - A multilingual telephone counselling line for people in Australia affected by overseas conflict.
- [Raising Children Network](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/raising-children-network/) - Information and guidance for parents and caregivers to help families grow and thrive.
- [Parents Beyond Breakup Helpline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/parents-beyond-breakup-helpline/) - A service connecting parents or caregivers experiencing trauma related to family breakdown to a network of peer support groups or a volunteer peer worker.
- [My QuitBuddy](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/my-quitbuddy/) - An app to help people quit smoking or vaping, providing support to overcome cravings, track symptoms and progress, and link with an online community.
- [Minds Together](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/minds-together/) - Wellbeing programs for adult family and friends of adults experiencing suicidal distress or following a suicide attempt (ACT or NSW only) and adult family and friends of paramedics who are experiencing mental health concerns (available nationally). Not a crisis service.
- [MindMum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mindmum/) - CBT and mindfulness-based app to help new and expectant mothers manage emotional challenges.
- [Hand-n-Hand](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/hand-n-hand/) - Emotional and wellbeing support for health professionals from peer volunteers.
- [CanTeen Connect](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/canteen-connect/) - App linking young people to an online community impacted by cancer, with optional webchat counselling.
- [ASSIST Portal](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/assist-portal/) - Website assisting health practitioners to administer the ASSIST screening tools to detect risky substance use in adults (18yrs+) and youth (ASSIST Youth: 10-14yrs; 15-17yrs), with app versions also available (ASSIST Checkup and ASSIST Checkup Lite). Also features drug information and coping strategies.
- [Triple P Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/triple-p-online/) - Online CBT parenting programs supporting child development and family wellbeing from babies to teens, with courses for parents of children with anxiety and families navigating divorce.
- [Birdie's Tree (Children's Health QLD)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/birdies-tree-childrens-health-qld/) - Online storybooks and interactive games to help young children up to school age and their families grow through natural disasters and disruptive events.
- [Smiling Mind](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/smiling-mind/) - Website and app teaching evidence-based mental fitness skills, including mindfulness meditation, to help people of all ages and stages thrive.
- [Say It Out Loud](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/say-it-out-loud/) - Toolkit for the LGBTIQA+ community on sexual, family and intimate partner violence and how to support each other.
- [Positive Choices](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/positive-choices/) - A portal connecting parents, caregivers and school communities to education resources and information on youth alcohol and other drug use.
- [MensLine](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mensline/) - A telephone, video and webchat counselling service offering support to men in Australia.
- [iCan Quit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/ican-quit/) - Website to support people to quit smoking, with planning tools to set goals, get started and track progress, as well as online community support.
- [Gambling Help Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/gambling-help-online/) - Webchat and phone counselling, screening tools (PGSI, K10), online modules and tools, automated SMS support program, and a community peer support forum for anyone affected by gambling.
- [For When Helpline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/for-when-helpline/) - Mental health care referral phone line for new and expecting parents and caregivers.
- [Family and Friend Support Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/family-and-friend-support-program/) - Self-guided online wellbeing programs or apps for adults supporting someone; using alcohol and/or other drugs, crystal methamphetamine, and/or living in a rural/remote location. Additional program for adults experiencing domestic and family violence or supporting someone who is.
- [Don't Become That Man](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/dont-become-that-man/) - Early intervention phone counselling for men who use controlling behaviour and worry that it might escalate to violence.
- [Dementia Australia](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/dementia-australia/) - Information and support for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their support people. Includes access to phone or video counselling and post-diagnostic programs, and one-on-one peer support.
- [Daybreak](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/daybreak/) - An app providing community support and self-monitoring tools to help people change their relationship with alcohol.
- [Daisy](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/daisy/) - App connecting people experiencing domestic, sexual or family violence to service providers. Should only be downloaded if it is safe to do so.
- [Crystal Clear](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/crystal-clear/) - Brief motivational interviewing program to help people who use stimulants reflect on their current use.
- [Counselling Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/counselling-online/) - Webchat counselling, online modules, self-management tools, screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT, K10), and a community support forum (18yrs+) for alcohol and substance use.
- [Cool Little Kids Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/cool-little-kids-online/) - A self-guided, online CBT program for parents or caregivers of shy or anxious children.
- [Clearly Me](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/clearly-me/) - Self-guided app for young people providing bite-sized CBT skills, coping strategies and mood tracking to support low mood, negative thoughts, low motivation and difficulties relaxing.
- [Changing for Good](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/changing-for-good/) - Multi-session telephone counselling programs for men who want to develop healthy and respectful relationships with the people in their lives.
- [Centre for Clinical Interventions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/centre-for-clinical-interventions/) - Free digital CBT workbooks and materials for clinicians to support their clients or patients with a range of mental health issues, including eating and body image issues, bipolar, anxiety, and depression.
- [Carer Gateway](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/carer-gateway/) - Free information website, phone counselling (18yrs+), and peer support forum (18yrs+) as well as module-based online wellbeing skills course for unpaid carers.
- [Cancer Council](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/cancer-council/) - Web portal and helpline connecting Australians affected by cancer to information, advice, telephone peer support, an online community, and state-based cancer counselling services where available.
- [Butterfly Foundation](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/butterfly-foundation-for-eating-disorders/) - Information, online screening tool (IOI-S; 14yrs+), webchat and phone counselling, video peer support groups (18+) and online recovery programs (16yrs+/18yrs+) for individuals worried about eating disorders and body image issues and their support people.
- [Bunyarabugalma Youth](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/bunyarabugalma-youth/) - SEWB app developed with and by young Indigenous People on Bundjalung Country (Murwillumbah and Tweed) to strengthen wellbeing.
- [Brother to Brother Crisis Line](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/brother-to-brother-crisis-line/) - Crisis phone support line for Aboriginal men struggling with relationships, family violence, parenting or other issues. Staffed by Aboriginal men with lived experience.
- [Breathing Space](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/breathing-space/) - Secure app or web forum providing access to an online community of peers to improve wellbeing and resilience while supporting someone with drug or alcohol use.
- [Beyond Now](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/beyond-now/) - App and web-based safety planning template to cope with suicidal thoughts. It should be used as part of a wider program of support.
- [Better Man](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/better-man/) - A brief, early intervention supporting men to reflect on their behaviour in relationships and make positive changes.
- [become](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/become/) - Self-guided online program to support the wellbeing of adults who have experienced trauma and use alcohol or other substances.
- [Baby Steps](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/baby-steps/) - Self-guided online program to enhance the wellbeing of new parents adjusting to life with a baby.
- [ASSIST Plus](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/assist-plus/) - Website that links users to the ASSIST screening tool (18yrs+) to detect risky substance use. Screening tool can be accessed through the website or the app (ASSIST Checkup). Features information and resources on cutting down use.
- [Alcohol and Drug Foundation](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/alcohol-and-drug-foundation/) - Information on talking about drug and alcohol use, harm minimisation, and the effects of different drugs for individuals and those worried about someone else.
- [AIMhi-Y](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/aimhi-y/) - An app developed on the lands of the Larrakia and Arrernte People for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People at risk of distress and suicide.
- [ADF 'Text the Effects'](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/adf-text-the-effects/) - An anonymous SMS service providing confidential information about the effects of drugs and tips to reduce harm.
- [ADF 'Path2Help'](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/adf-path2help/) - Online screening portal (ASSIST) providing feedback on the level of associated risk, information, and referral to online or face-to-face alcohol and other drug services.
- [1800RESPECT](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/1800respect/) - A domestic, family, and sexual violence phone, video, SMS and webchat counselling service.
- [13YARN](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/13yarn/) - An Indigenous-led crisis line for Australia’s First Nations People, providing safe and confidential telephone support.
- [You Are Not Alone](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/you-are-not-alone/) - A website providing information for adults supporting someone who has suicidal thoughts or who has attempted suicide. Not a crisis service.
- [The Shared Table](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/the-shared-table/) - An online meal support training program for support people of loved ones with an eating disorder. Does not replace advice from a treatment team.
- [Stress Less Tips](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/stress-less-tips/) - Tips to help support mental health and wellbeing by decreasing stress.
- [Sortli](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/sortli/) - Free app providing information to assist young people to transition from care to independence in adulthood. Available in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
- [SMS4dads](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/sms4dads/) - Automated SMS tips for dads and dads-to-be to connect with their baby and partner while supporting their own wellbeing.
- [Reach Out and Recover (ROAR)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/reach-out-and-recover/) - Information website including novel screening measure (ROAR screen), downloadable summary report and tips to build insight and promote help-seeking in adults with eating or body image concerns, regardless of their stage of recovery.
- [Parenting Strategies](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/parenting-strategies/) - Practical information guidelines for parents and caregivers to support their child or teen’s emotional resilience and their wellbeing through depression, anxiety, school refusal, and alcohol misuse issues.
- [PANDA](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/panda/) - Phone support and online resources for the wellbeing of parents and families during family planning, pregnancy and the first year of parenthood.
- [Partners in Parenting PLUS (PiP+)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/partners-in-parenting-plus-pip/) - A practical parenting program to build skills and support parents and caregivers to play their role in building emotional resilience in their teenagers (12-17yrs).
- [headspace](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/headspace/) - Information, tools, phone and webchat counselling, and moderated group chats to support young people, parents, and caregivers with managing mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and work & study. Not a crisis service.
- [Bravehearts](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/bravehearts/) - Free information website and phoneline for anyone seeking advice or help related to child sexual abuse. Not a crisis service.
- [MoRE](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/more/) - Self-guided online program and app with CBT and mindfulness skills for adults experiencing depression and anxiety.
- [LearnED](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/learned/) - Online, self-directed psychoeducation programs for people in recovery from an eating disorder, their support people and their health practitioners.
- [Feed Your Instinct](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/feed-your-instinct/) - Parent-report interactive checklist (FYI Eating and Body Image Checklist) providing practical tips and guidance for parents and caregivers of children and young people experiencing eating and/or body image problems and a toolkit to support connection to professional help.
- [Family Man](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/family-man/) - Self-guided, online parenting program to teach dads simple and effective strategies to help their child’s behaviour.
- [Eating Disorders Families Australia](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/eating-disorders-families-australia/) - Free information program for parents and caregivers on recognising early signs of disordered eating in young people, virtual peer support groups for adult support people, and one-on-one video counselling for young (10-17yrs) and adult (18yrs+) support people of people with an eating disorder.
- [Beyond Silence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/beyond-silence/) - Information modules for women who are worried about sex and consent in their relationships to promote help-seeking and recovery.
- [Between the Lines](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/between-the-lines/) - Information, tips and resources, and screening tool (modified eASSIST Lite) for alcohol and other drug use for people in the LGBTIQA+ community.
- [National Emergency Worker Support Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/national-emergency-worker-support-service/) - Screening for depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7) and PTSD (PTSD-8), feedback and recommendations to trauma-specialist support pathways for emergency service workers to manage the impact of trauma experienced at work. Access to up to 12 telehealth sessions with a trauma-informed clinical psychologist.
- [Deadly Story](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/deadly-story/) - A website helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth connect with their identity and culture. It links to events and services, many of which are in Victoria.
- [Defence Member and Family Helpline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/defence-member-and-family-helpline/) - Phone support line for defence members and their families, providing assessment, assistance, advice or referral to relevant services.
- [Partners in Parenting: Education (PiP-Ed)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/partners-in-parenting-education-pip-ed/) - Self-guided online program for parents and caregivers of teens aged 12-18 years experiencing school refusal due to anxiety and/or depression.
- [The Ripple Effect](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/the-ripple-effect/) - An online program to reduce stigma around suicide among men in farming communities. Not a crisis service.
- [The DEAL Project](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/the-deal-project/) - A self-guided online program to help young people experiencing symptoms of depression and/or drinking alcohol. Screening tools for alcohol use (AUDIT) and depression (DASS-21, depression subscale) with brief feedback and recommendations for support.
- [SHADE](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/shade/) - A self-guided online program to help adults experiencing symptoms of depression and who are drinking alcohol or using other drugs.
- [ReachOut](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/reachout/) - Digital support service offering information, resources, online chat with trained peer workers and personalised guidance for young people seeking support for their mental health and wellbeing. Not a crisis service.
- [Quit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/quit/) - Phone counselling (Quitline), online toolbox and resources, and personalised 12-week email program (QuitMail) for people at any stage of trying to quit smoking or vaping.
- [National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/national-alcohol-and-other-drug-hotline/) - Confidential phone-based information, counselling and referral support for people with alcohol or other drug concerns.
- [My Circle](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/my-circle/) - A safe, confidential, moderated peer support platform for young people going through challenges to connect and learn from each other. Not a crisis service.
- [InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/inside-out-institute-for-eating-disorders/) - Online screening tools (IOI Screener, EDE-Q), with brief feedback, links to information, and referral to face-to-face services for eating disorders.
- [Friendline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/friendline/) - Phone line and webchat service for Australian adults who want to reconnect by chatting with trained volunteers.
- [Hello Sunday Morning](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/hello-sunday-morning/) - Clinically validated screening tools for alcohol use and distress, and tips and strategies to help people cut back and reduce harm related to their use of alcohol.
- [Yarning SafeNStrong](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/yarning-safenstrong/) - A phone counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s wellbeing, including financial wellbeing and drug and alcohol issues.
- [What Were We Thinking!](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/what-were-we-thinking/) - An app and website to promote confidence, adjust to relationship changes, and reduce stress in new parents and caregivers adjusting to life with a baby.
- [Weathering Well](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/weathering-well/) - A clinician facilitated app to guide a strengths-based conversation addressing mental wellbeing and alcohol and drug use for people in farming communities.
- [Wada Wanti: Leave the Ice Alone](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/wada-wanti-leave-the-ice-alone/) - Interactive modules to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who use methamphetamine (ice) to cut down or stop using.
- [THIRRILI/National Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/thirrili/) - A phone line connecting First Nations families and communities impacted by suicide or another fatal traumatic incident with an Aboriginal Support Advocate who can coordinate emotional or practical support.
- [The Online Clinic](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/the-online-clinic/) - Screening and referral for adults with symptoms of depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), eating concerns (SCOFF), alcohol use (AUDIT), compulsions (OCI-R), bipolar disorder (MDQ), health anxiety (WI-6), psychosis (PSQ), and traumatic experiences (PCL-5 short form).
- [The BRAVE Program](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/the-brave-program/) - Self-guided CBT intervention programs to help children and teenagers better cope with their worries, with optional parent or caregiver components.
- [S-Check](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/s-check/) - A free, self-directed app to help people understand the impact of methamphetamine on different aspects of their health and wellbeing. Available through a research trial.
- [Suicide Call Back Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/suicide-call-back-service/) - Counselling for people in Australia who are feeling suicidal or affected by suicide available via webchat (15+), telephone (15+) and video call (18+).
- [Strong Spirit Strong Mind](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/strong-spirit-strong-mind/) - An online hub promoting Aboriginal culture as central for strengthening social and emotional wellbeing, and reducing harm from alcohol and other drug use.
- [Stay Strong](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/stay-strong/) - An app facilitating conversations between First Nations people and health professionals to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing.
- [SMS4deadlydads](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/sms4deadlydads/) - Automated SMS tips for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads and dads-to-be to connect with their baby and partner while supporting their own wellbeing.
- [Sleep Ninja](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/sleep-ninja/) - An app to help young people improve their sleep quality.
- [SANE](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/sane/) - Counselling, peer support and information for adults with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and their support people.
- [Raising Healthy Minds](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/raising-healthy-minds/) - A free app for parents offering practical tips, information and guidance to support the social and emotional wellbeing of children 0-12 years old.
- [QLife](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/qlife/) - Anonymous one-on-one phone and webchat peer support service for members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
- [Peer CARE Companion Warmline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/peer-care-companion-warmline/) - A call-back peer support service for adults with lived experience of suicide to connect and cope with emotional distress. Not a crisis or counselling line.
- [Peak Fortem](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/peak-fortem/) - Practical CBT and emotion regulation toolkit to promote mental fitness and wellbeing for Australian first responders and their families.
- [ParentWorks](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/parentworks/) - A 5 to 8 module, self-directed online program arming parents and caregivers of children and teenagers (2-17yrs) with skills to respond to their child’s behaviour.
- [Open Arms 'Self-Help Tools'](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/open-arms-self-help-tools/) - Phone and online counselling and self-help tools to manage physical responses, thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Designed for Australian veterans and their families.
- [Open Arms 'Safe Zone Support'](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/open-arms-safe-zone-support/) - Free, anonymous counselling phone line for current and ex-serving ADF personnel, veterans and their families.
- [OCD? Not Me!](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/ocd-not-me/) - An eight-week, self-guided exposure response prevention program for young people with OCD. Weekly tips for parents and caregivers.
- [OCD and Anxiety Helpline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/ocd-and-anxiety-helpline/) - Phone support, information, and referral for people with OCD and/or anxiety disorders and their support people.
- [MyHeLP](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/myhelp/) - Self-guided online program or app that teaches skills to recognize how lifestyle behaviours impact health and wellbeing, and make positive changes to exercise, eating, smoking, drinking, mood management, and sleep quality.
- [myCompass](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mycompass/) - A self-guided CBT toolkit to help adults with mild to moderate levels of anxiety, depression, and stress to better manage their wellbeing.
- [MumMoodBooster](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mummoodbooster/) - Self-guided CBT intervention program with screening tool (EPDS) to support women with postnatal depression and anxiety. Clinician portal and free automated SMS support for users.
- [Mum2BMoodBooster](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mum2bmoodbooster/) - Self-guided CBT intervention program with screening tool (EPDS) to support women with antenatal depression and anxiety. Clinician portal and free automated SMS support for users.
- [Moody Tunes](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/moody-tunes/) - Wellbeing app that aims to help young people recognise the impact of songs on their mood, by linking to users’ Spotify playlists.
- [MoodMission](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/moodmission/) - A CBT-based app for all ages (adolescents and older) to learn new strategies to cope with stress, low moods, and anxiety.
- [moodgym](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/moodgym/) - Interactive, self-guided CBT program for the prevention and management of symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- [Momentum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/momentum/) - Screening tools and tailored, self-guided CBT intervention programs for young people to manage feelings of anxiety and depression, addressing commonly associated difficulties such as sleep problems and help-seeking.
- [MindSpot](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mindspot/) - Mental health screening (with feedback), information and online CBT treatment programs with optional therapist guided support for adults with anxiety & depression, OCD, PTSD, sleep issues, chronic pain, and chronic conditions.
- [Mental Health Online](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mental-health-online/) - Self-guided or therapist-guided 12-week CBT intervention programs for adults with depression, anxiety conditions, OCD and PTSD, and virtual reality (VR) mindfulness tools. .
- [Mens Referral Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mens-referral-service/) - Counselling, information and referral phoneline supporting men who use violence and abuse to change their behaviour.
- [Mello](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/mello/) - A CBT-, DBT- and ACT-based app to help young people break free of repetitive negative thoughts such as worry or rumination.
- [Lifeline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/lifeline/) - Phone, SMS and webchat counselling and information for people experiencing emotional distress and thoughts of suicide.
- [Kids Helpline](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/kids-helpline/) - Webchat and phone counselling and information service for young people.
- [Healing Foundation](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/healing-foundation/) - Information to support healing for Stolen Generations survivors, families and communities.
- [ifarmwell](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/ifarmwell/) - Online toolkit to help Australian farmers cope with stress and improve their wellbeing.
- [Hi-Ground](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/hi-ground/) - Online community to educate, reduce harm and support people who use drugs.
- [Headspace Yarn Safe](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/headspace-yarn-safe/) - Resources for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People on mental wellbeing, stress and pressure, relationships and alcohol and drugs.
- [Go Beyond](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/go-beyond/) - Online, self-guided program for veterans transitioning back into civilian life.
- [Full Stop Australia](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/full-stop-australia/) - Telephone and webchat sexual, domestic and family violence counselling service for survivors and their support people. Specialist phone line for anyone from the LGBTIQA+ community.
- [Finding My Way](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/finding-my-way/) - Self-directed online program providing wellbeing skills for adults undergoing treatment for cancer.
- [Family Connect](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/family-connect/) - Brief online tool teaching listening, appreciation, emotional and self-responsibility communication skills for children and their parents and caregivers.
- [Emerging Minds Families](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/emerging-minds-families/) - Information on child mental health for parents and caregivers of infants to teens.
- [e-couch](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/e-couch/) - CBT and IPT self-directed programs for depression, generalised anxiety, and social anxiety, and wellbeing support through separation/divorce or bereavement/loss (16yrs+). Screening tools for depression (GDS), anxiety (GAS) and social anxiety (SOPHS).
- [eCliPSE](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/eclipse/) - Portal to access online screening tools (including the AUDIT, CUDIT, SDS for methamphetamine, benzodiazepine, and heroin use), craving-management tools and self-guided courses for people with co-occurring mental health (e.g. anxiety, depression) and substance use problems.
- [Drs4Drs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/drs4drs/) - Confidential urgent and non-urgent phone counselling for any doctor, medical student or their partner struggling with their mental health. Up to three counselling sessions, with links to doctors trained in doctor’s health.
- [Dreamy](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/dreamy/) - Sleep stories from First Nations storytellers to help with sleep difficulties.
- [CarerWell](https://www.emhprac.org.au/directory/carerwell/) - Free online wellbeing program or app for adult friends and family members of an adult person with brain cancer.

## Events

- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Kununurra](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-kununurra/) - Are you based in regional or remote Western Australia and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Broome, Kununurra or surrounding areas? Join eMHPrac and WellMob, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, for a face‑to‑face digital mental health training workshop designed for GPs, Allied Health and health workers working in north‑western
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Broome](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-broome/) - Are you based in regional or remote Western Australia and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Broome, Kununurra or surrounding areas? Join eMHPrac and WellMob, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, for a face‑to‑face digital mental health training workshop designed for GPs, Allied Health and health workers working in north‑western
- [International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-conference-5/) - The International Mental Health Conference, hosted by ANZMHA, brings together leading voices, global insights, and practical innovations from across the worldwide mental health sector. Over 2 days participants will have access to more than 60 presentations and interactive sessions, designed to expand your perspective and provide actionable tools and strategies. This years theme is ‘Shaping
- [OT Exchange](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/ot-exchange/) - OT Exchange is Australia’s largest clinical conference for occupational therapists, bringing together real-world knowledge and approaches that strengthen everyday practice. This years theme is ‘From Ideas to Impact’ featuring presentations on: Older persons Disability Paediatrics Assistive technology Knowledge translation Visit the eMHPrac trade booth to chat with our friendly team.
- [Healthy North Coast: Health Through Ages and Stages](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/healthy-north-coast-health-through-ages-and-stages/) - The one day education event bring together primary health professionals to explore contemporary, evidence-based primary care across every stage of life, with a focus on the implementation of updated practice guidelines, new research, and emerging models of care. Sessions will explore presentations on a range of topics including: Preventative care Clinical updates Digital health and
- [GPCE Sydney](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/gpce-sydney/) - GCPE is Sydney’s leading GP Conference for primary healthcare professionals, bringing together the latest medical innovations, novel approaches to care, and industry leaders. The GCPE welcomes all healthcare professionals working in or with an interest in primary care including GPs, Nurses, Practice Managers, Registrars and Allied Health Professionals. This event offers up to 41 RACGP
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Karratha](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-karratha/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [National Suicide Prevention Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-suicide-prevention-conference-2/) - This annual event, hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia, brings together the brightest minds and latest research and innovations to advance best practice and collective action for suicide prevention. This year’s theme is ‘United Voices, Brighter Futures’, and aims to inspire authentic collaboration, courageous conversations and lasting change. Over three days participants will hear from leading
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Esperance](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-esperance/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Midland (Perth)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-midland/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Armadale (Perth)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-armadale/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Bunbury](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-bunbury/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Kalgoorlie](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-kalgoorlie/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [eMHPrac Digital Mental Health Training Workshop - Geraldton](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/emhprac-digital-mental-health-training-workshop-geraldton/) - Are you based in WA and looking to strengthen your approach to digital mental health care? This March, eMHPrac, in partnership with the WA Primary Health Alliance, is delivering free face-to-face presentations across the state. Discover new ways to improve accessibility, enhance patient engagement, and expand guided care options. Designed for GPs and primary care
- [National Indigenous Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-indigenous-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-conference/) - This conference presented by the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) is an annual event honouring Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. While suicide prevention remains a central focus, this year the conference has expanded to acknowledge the wider mental health challenges faced by First Nations peoples, including social and emotional wellbeing, culturally safe care,
- [Digital Health Week](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/digital-health-week/) - Digital Health Week is an initiative of the Digital Health and Informatics Network, University of Sydney. This conference inviting researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and technologists to explore how emerging digital technologies are reshaping healthcare systems, professional practices, and patient experiences. Participants can expect critical conversations, cutting-edge insights, and collaborative opportunities that will shape the next era
- [Webinar - Expert Insights: Navigating Sleep and Shiftwork](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-expert-insights-navigating-sleep-and-shiftwork/) - Irregular hours. Nigh Shifts. Long dats, blurring into longer nights. For many health professionals, disrupted sleep isn’t the exception; it’s the norm. But poor sleep doesn’t have to be part of the job. In this panel discussion, we’ll explore the science behind sleep and shiftwork, share the latest research on how disrupted sleep impacts health
- [Indigenous Allied Health Australia Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-allied-health-australia-conference-2/) - The Indigenous Allied Health Australia National Conference brings together workers within the allied health sector to recognise how sustained holistic, strengths-based approaches to health and wellbeing can achieve health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This years theme is ‘Transition to Transformation: Leading in Allied Health’. Catch a presentation by WellMob team members
- [Rural Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-mental-health-conference-3/) - The Rural Mental Health Conference is a national event hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, gathering minds from across the rural mental health landscape, from allied and mental health workers to peer workers and lived experienced presenters. Speakers will tackle sensitive issues like addressing substance use, violence and family dynamics in
- [Digital Mental Health International Congress](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/digital-mental-health-international-congress-2/) - The Digital Mental Health International Congress is a three day event, bringing together leaders from across the globe to share real-world digital solutions, learn about proven strategies delivering measurable outcomes, gain early insights into global policies, AU, and best practices, and help shape international frameworks for digital mental health equity. The congress theme is ‘Global
- [Webinar 84 - Expert Insights: Navigating treatment-resistance depression in primary care](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-84-expert-insights-navigating-treatment-resistance-depression-in-primary-care/) - Join this Mental Health Month webinar exploring the latest options for treatment-resistance depression. Designed for GPs and allied health professionals, this session will unpack practical strategies, novel interventions – including neurostimulation, psychedelics, and ketamine – and referral pathways to support patients who haven’t responded to standard care. Learn how to navigate complex cases with confidence
- [Webinar 85 - Short Mental Health Interventions: Perimenopause and Undiagnosed Neurodivergence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-85-short-mental-health-interventions-perimenopause-and-undiagnosed-neurodivergence/) - What happens when perimenopause overlaps with neurodivergence – especially when a personal may be unaware of their neurodivergent profile? Dr Ceri Cashell (GP and co-founder of Healthy Hormones) and Dr Sarah Barker (Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute) will explore supportive, respectful, and validating approaches to taking a comprehensive life history. Their discussion will focus on
- [National Men's Health Gathering](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-mens-health-gathering/) - The National Men’s Health Gathering brings together a broad range of stakeholders in men’s health, including policymakers, academics, health professionals and representatives from community and voluntary sectors with a shared commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys across Australia. This three-day event explores research and best practice, with a focus on
- [Indigenous Wellbeing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-wellbeing-conference-4/) - The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference (IWC25) is a national event celebrating Indigenous community, culture, and identity to advance social and emotional wellbeing for First Nations Australians, Māori, and Pasifika people. The conference highlights the importance of connection to country culture, spirituality and ancestry and the roles they play in wellbeing for all First Nations Australian, Māori
- [Rural and Remote Scientific Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-and-remote-scientific-symposium/) - The 10th annual Rural and Remote Scientific Symposium is hosted by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) in association with the Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN) and the Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators (FRAME). This event brings together rural and remote health research sector with policymakers and others in the government and non-government
- [Webinar 83 - How digital apps can reduce suicidal ideation in young adults - and what the future holds](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-83-how-digital-apps-can-reduce-suicidal-ideation-in-young-adults-and-what-the-future-holds/) - Join us for an insightful webinar on how digital resources can play a vital role in youth self-harm and suicide prevention. In this webinar, Dr. Michelle Tye and Dr Lauren McGillivray will share research on the effectiveness of digital suicide prevention innovations, explore the potential of existing and emerging digital tools for at–risk young people,
- [49th International Mental Health Nursing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/49th-international-mental-health-nursing-conference/) - The International Mental Health Nursing Conference is an annual event hosted by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. This years theme is ‘Mental Health Nursing – Our Identity, Influence, and Impact’ recognising that mental health nurses have to advocate to have their specialist skills recognised and demonstrate their contributions to safe, effective and specialist
- [TheMHS Conference 2025](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/themhs-conference-2025/) - The Mental Health Services (TheMHS) Conference is an annual event bringing together people from across the mental health sector including clinicians, service managers, consumers, carers, researchers, educators, and policy makers. This events aims to support networking across the mental health sector and explore the latest insights into issues of mental health and wellbeing. This year
- [CYPS28](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/cyps28/) - CyPsy28 is the 28th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy and Social Networking Conference hosted by IDCARE to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and grow multidisciplinary communities. The event brings together students and experts from any discipline focused on improvising digital solutions for security, health and the betterment of an advancing global society. This years theme is ‘CyberPsychology and
- [Webinar 82 - AI in Mental Health: Navigating the Future of Clinical Practice](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-82-ai-in-mental-health/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies carry the potential to revolutionise the delivery of mental health therapy in a way that benefits both clinicians and clients. For clinicians, this may involve a reduction in administrative burden. For clients, this might include developing more robust and cost-effective approaches to treatment. Given the rapidly evolving possibilities of AI in
- [OTA National Conference and Exhibition](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/ota-national-conference-and-exhibition/) - Occupational Therapy Australia’s National Conference is an opportunity for occupational therapists to update their skills and knowledge, network and learn. This event brings together clinicians, managers, students, academics, and many others. This years theme is ‘Collaborate and Connect’ underscoring the importance of fostering collaboration and building meaningful connections within the occupational therapy community, as well
- [Australian Counselling Association Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australian-counselling-association-conference/) - The Australian Counselling Association Conference is a three-day event helping build the professional capacity of front-line mental health providers, academics, researchers, and private practitioners. The event includes keynotes, concurrent workshops, interactive panels and alternative sessions with special guests to provide insight into the delivery of mental health services at all levels. Each year the conference
- [International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-conference-4/) - The International Mental Health Conference brings together a curated selection of global developments, trends, expertise, and experiences in mental health providing attendees with a comprehensive view of the sector’s future direction. Over two days participants can engage with more than 60 presentations and experiences on the cutting edge of trends and ways to apply new
- [Webinar 81 - Behind the Frontline: How TEN Supports Health Professionals at Risk of Burnout](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-81-behind-the-frontline-how-ten-supports-health-professionals-at-risk-of-burnout/) - Burnout continues to be a critical challenge in the Australian healthcare system, impacting not only the wellbeing of individual health professionals but also the sustainability of the sector. Despite its prevalence, targeted treatment options have often been limited. As part of The Essential Network (TEN), a blended care mental health support service for Australian health
- [National Suicide Prevention Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-suicide-prevention-conference/) - A national event bringing together the brightest minds and latest thinking to promote excellence in suicide prevention. The National Conference is a platform to unite suicide prevention experts to showcase evidence-based solutions and robust discussion, focused on saving lives. This years theme is ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’ focusing on progress, moving from past challenges to opportunities,
- [Australian Eating Disorders RTC Think Tank](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australian-eating-disorders-rtc-think-tank/) - Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre’s annual Think Tank sharing cutting edge science, novel methodologies, and challenging conventional thinking in the field of eating disorders. All speakers are invited based on a subject matter list put together by the organising committee, governing council and requests and suggestions from Members of the Centre and the
- [2025 APS Festival of Psychology](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/2025-aps-festival-of-psychology/) - A prestigious 2.5 day event hosted by The Australian Psychological Society (APS) held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. This annual symposium showcases the latest advancements and insights into psychology with more than 120 speakers, a range of sessions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions. Whether looking to deepen your expertise, share insights, or
- [Webinar 80 - Supporting Complex Mental Health Beyond Traditional Care](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-80-supporting-complex-mental-health-beyond-traditional-care/) - People with mental health challenges, particularly those with complex needs, often require more support than conventional health services can provide. But where can they turn for additional help? In this insightful webinar, Dr. Jan Orman is joined by Rachel Green, CEO of SANE Australia, to explore the power of digital mental health services and online
- [Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/social-and-emotional-wellbeing-forum-2/) - The 8th Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum brings together national leaders, including chief psychiatrists, mental health commissioners, community advocates, lived experience workers and Indigenous corporations to tackle the significant mental health challenges impacting First Nations Australians. The forum will focus on building resilience, fostering unity, and implementing community-led, culturally responsive solutions, exploring evidence-based frameworks, strengths-based
- [Webinar 79 - Practical Aspects of Blended Care](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-79-practical-aspects-of-blended-care/) - This webinar dives into the powerful impact of blending digital mental health resources into clinical care. While resources show that they can be effective on their own, their true potential is unlocked when clinicians actively guide, coach, and engage with patients in their use. Learn how integrating these tools into your practice can enhance patient
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference-7/) - The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference brings together CAMH sector leaders and workers, mental health professionals, bright minds, youth advocates and service providers for three days of learning, listening, strategising and conceptualising advanced mental health outcomes of all young people. The event aims to equip attendees with cutting-edge knowledge and innovative strategies to better
- [Indigenous Suicide Prevention Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-suicide-prevention-forum/) - An annual forum bringing together grassroots organisations across Australia and health workers to share culturally-safe, trauma-informed suicide prevention initiatives and strategies to prevent suicides and foster resilience within our communities. The forum offers a platforms for experts, community leaders, and practitioners to come together to share their insights, learn from one another, and form partnerships
- [Webinar 78 - Using online tools to support youth mental health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-78-using-online-tools-to-support-youth-mental-health/) - As the new school year begins, it’s the perfect time to focus on supporting children’s mental health. Join this webinar to discover powerful, evidence-based tools that help children manage depression, anxiety, and unhappiness. In this insightful session, Professor Sonja March will speak with Dr. Kathy O’Grady about the exciting opportunities in digital mental health and how personalised care can
- [Webinar 77 - SMS4dads](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-77-sms4dads/) - Newborns are wonderful things, but their arrival can cause enormous upheaval for their parents. Dad’s as well as Mums are at risk of psychological distress in the neonatal period. In this webinar, Dr Jan Orman will be joined by Associate Professor Richard Fletcher from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle. Richard leads the Fathers and Families
- [OT Mental Health Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/ot-mental-health-forum/) - The OT Mental Health Forum is a national biennial event for occupational therapists working across every area of mental health practice in Australia. The forum provides the opportunity for occupational therapists to come together and exchange ideas, to share practices and challenges, to network and meet new colleagues and to learn from an exciting array
- [STOP Domestic Violence Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/stop-domestic-violence-conference-6/) - The annual STOP Domestic Violence Conference is the largest sector event in Asia-Pacific to conceptualise and strategise solutions to stop domestic violence. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, reflect on the current obstacles, brainstorm innovations and seek opportunities for change within the family, domestic and sexual violence sector. This year the theme
- [Rural Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-mental-health-conference-2/) - The Rural Mental Health Conference brings together mental and behavioural health professionals, peer and support workers, lived and living experience, and government and policy professionals within the rural mental health sector. This year the theme is ‘Empowering Rural Communities: From Crisis to Wellbeing Initiatives’ connecting communities and breaking barriers to forge pathways to inclusive rural wellbeing.
- [Webinar 76 - How online resources are changing mental health care around the world](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-76/) - eMHPrac Project Director Heidi Sturk recently spoke at the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) in Limerick, Ireland and at the Digital Mental Health Congress in Ottawa, Canada. She returned with a lot of exciting news about what’s going on internationally in the digital mental health space. In this
- [Webinar 75 - Online Experiences and Adolescent Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-75/) - Screen-based devices play a central role in adolescents’ daily lives, serving purposes such as education, entertainment, social interactions, and creativity. While public concern about the impact of screen use on adolescent mental health has grown, evidence of a direct link remains unclear. The association between screen use and mental health is complex, influenced by many
- [International Mental Health Nursing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-nursing-conference-2/) - The 48th International Mental Health Nursing Conference brings together over 500 delegates over three days to establish collaborative partnerships and enhance health outcomes for consumers, their family and carers, and the community more broadly. This year the theme is ‘Mental Health Nursing: Advancing Equity, Access and Diversity’. Speak to the eMHPrac team and pick up
- [AACBT Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/aacbt-conference-2/) - The 44th National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy brings together innovative clinical researchers and clinicians from research, community and private practice settings to share evidence-based advances and emerging ideas. This years theme is ‘Making meaning with cognitive and behavioural therapies’. Catch a presentation from eMHPrac Director Heidi Sturk on ‘Building
- [Digital Mental Health International Congress](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/digital-mental-health-international-congress/) - The Digital Mental Health International Congress is a global event focussing on implementation of digital mental health. It provides a trusted space for people committed to the effective implementation of digital mental health to foster connections, facilitate collaboration, draw inspiration from cutting-edge innovations, and learn from successful large-scale implementations. This year the theme is ‘Digital
- [National Rural Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-rural-health-conference/) - The National Rural Health Conference is an national event in Australia for information and inspiration about rural and remote health and wellbeing. The conference focuses on innovative important topics to build healthy, sustainable and resilient rural communities such as rural health workforce capacity and training, determinants of health, mental health, the effects of climate change
- [Webinar 74 - The Evidence for Using Online Mental Health Treatment Programs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-74/) - The term dMH (digital mental health) covers a wide range of online resources for mental health care. This includes, but is not limited to, the CBT-based treatment programs that Australia has led the world in developing. The scientific evidence is important for practitioner confidence but sometimes our patients and clients want to know about
- [Webinar 73 - How to be a Good Ally to First Nations Peoples](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-73-how-to-be-a-good-ally-to-first-nations-peoples/) - Many of us know something about the post colonisation history of Australia and most have some understanding of the transgenerational impact that history has had on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Nonetheless it is often difficult to know what we need to do and how we need to be as clinicians in order
- [Webinar 72 - eCBT for adolescents with depressive symptoms](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-72-ecbt-for-adolescents-with-depressive-symptoms/) - This webinar explores how to choose the right digital mental health tool for child and adolescent clients.
- [TheMHS Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/themhs-conference-3/) - The Mental Health Services (TheMHS) Conference is an annual event bringing together people from across the mental health sector including clinicians, service managers, consumers, carers, researchers, educators, and policy makers. This events aims to support networking across the mental health sector and explore the latest insights into issues of mental health and wellbeing. This year
- [GCPE Sydney](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/gcpe-sydney/) - Australia's leading primary care event for GPs and primary health care professionals.
- [MHomentum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/mhomentum/) - Three day conference to support professional growth and learning across the mental health sector.
- [AddictionZ](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/addictionz/) - Three day conference for the prevention, treatment and recovery from AddictionZ.
- [The National Suicide Prevention Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/the-national-suicide-prevention-conference/) - A gateway to unite suicide prevention experts, showcase the latest research, share evidence-based solutions, and focus on saving lives.
- [Australians Association of Psychologists Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australians-association-of-psychologists-conference/) - The Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI) Conference is an annual event to promote unity, engagement, and learning in the field of psychology practice in Australia. This year the program will offer interactive sessions, innovative learning, peer-to-peer debriefs and opportunities for engagement. Attendees can hear from a diverse range of speakers, and participate with multiple workshops
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference-6/) - Three day conference to explore and advance mental health outcomes for all children and adolescents.
- [Webinar 68 - Smartphone apps for depression and anxiety in young people](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-68-smartphone-apps-for-depression-and-anxiety-in-young-people/) - This webinar explores the potential for smartphone technology for youth in everyday clinical practice.
- [Webinar 66 - Supporting Families when Dementia Comes Knocking](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-66-supporting-families-when-dementia-comes-knocking/) - This webinar discusses how health professionals can support family, friends and carers to assist a person diagnosed with dementia.
- [Webinar 65 - Making the most of mental health questionnaires](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-65-making-the-most-of-mental-health-questionnaires/) - A 1 hour webinar discussing online mental health questionnaires and their use in practice.
- [Indigenous Allied Health Australia Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-allied-health-australia-conference/) - A 3-day event exploring, sharing and celebrating the last year in the Indigenous allied health sector.
- [STOP Domestic Violence Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/stop-domestic-violence-conference-5/) - A three day event sharing ideas, learnings, insights and knowledge to help create safer communities, schools, work and home environments.
- [Rural Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-mental-health-conference/) - A 3 day event exploring the issues and solutions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of rural communities.
- [Indigenous Wellbeing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-wellbeing-conference-3/) - A 2 day event to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations Australian, Māori and Pasifika people.
- [WONCA 2023](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/wonca-2023/) - A 4 day world conference for family doctors, GPs, and primary healthcare specialists from around the world.
- [International Mental Health Nursing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-nursing-conference/) - A 3 day event to share knowledge, relationship building, and collaborative practice to enhance health outcomes for consumers, their family and carers, and the community more broadly.
- [Workplace Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-mental-health-symposium-4/) - A 2 day event on the best approaches to create a thriving workplace with mentally well, supported employees, sharing information to take organisations to the next level.
- [TheMHS Annual Mental Health Services Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/themhs-annual-mental-health-services-conference/) - A three-day interdisciplinary and multisectoral event for networking in the mental health sector, sharing the latest insights into issues of mental health and wellbeing.
- [National Allied Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-allied-health-conference-2/) - A three-day event bringing together allied health professionals to foster passion, build influence and increase impact.
- [Webinar 60 - Anxiety Disorders in Women](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-60-anxiety-disorders-in-women/) - This webinar discusses anxiety disorders in women.
- [National Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-counselling-and-psychotherapy-conference/) - A one-day event bringing together counselling and psychotherapy experts to network, share knowledge and learn from each other.
- [Occupational Therapy Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/occupational-therapy-conference/) - A 2 day event for Australian Occupational Therapists.
- [Workplace Wellness Festival](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-wellness-festival-3/) - A 2 day event exploring ways to support and protect the wellness and mental health of employees.
- [International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-conference-3/) - A 3 day event on the innovations seen across communities, cultures and countries in our sector which are transforming outcomes for professionals and patients.
- [Webinar 58 - MH of young people impacted by cancer](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-58-mh-of-young-people-impacted-by-cancer/) - This webinar discusses the mental health impact of cancer on young people and families, and suitable online resources the provide support.
- [Webinar 57 - Setting you up for success with e-mental health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-57-setting-you-up-for-success-with-e-mental-health/) - This webinar discusses how e-mental health can be incorporated into clinical practice, the main strategies clinicians use to identify patients for e-mental health intervention, and constructing treatment plans.
- [Webinar 59 - Climate Change and Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-59-climate-change-and-mental-health/) - This webinar discusses common emotional responses to climate change, therapeutic responses and existing resources to support people with climate distress.
- [Addictions Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/addictions-conference/) - A 3 day event on understanding of substance use and dependency, and exploring the many ways we can prevent, treat and support those in need.
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference-5/) - The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference is an annual event hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association to provide practical skills, relevant information, personal insight, and strategies for professionals working in child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. This year the theme is ‘Less talk, more action! Helping children and young
- [APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/aps-college-of-educational-developmental-psychologists-conference/) - The 2023 APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Conference is an annual event for Australian Psychologists specialising in evidence-based developmental and educational approaches to wellbeing. This year the theme is ‘Psychology across the lifespan | Then and now’. Speakers will explore three key areas of focus within this theme: Learn well | 100 years
- [Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/social-and-emotional-wellbeing-forum/) - The 6th Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum is an annual event bringing together the mental health and SEWB community to develop strategies and track the rising rate of mental health concerns amongst young people. This forum will focus on the importance of recovery along with prevention and intervention, as well as to rethink, improvise and
- [Frontline Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/frontline-mental-health-conference-3/) - The Frontline Mental Health Conference is an annual event hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, connecting leaders and managers in police, fire, defense, rescue, and emergency services. The event aims to unite frontline leaders from each sector to discover new ways to provide tailored care for their workers and improve frontline
- [STOP Domestic Violence Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/stop-domestic-violence-conference-4/) - A 3 day event sharing practical tips, strategies and case studies for family and domestic violence.
- [2022 SARRAH Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/2022-sarrah-conference/) - An online event for Australian allied health professionals focused on equitable health outcomes for rural and remote Australians.
- [Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australian-rural-and-remote-mental-health-symposium/) - A 3 day event promoting rural and remote mental health, focused on creating change for these communities.
- [2022 Youth Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/2022-youth-health-conference/) - A 3 day event connecting people across the Adolescent Health sector to share ideas, make connections and inspire action.
- [Indigenous Wellbeing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-wellbeing-conference-2/) - A 2 day event empowering First Nations Australian, Maori, and Pasifika Community-Led Change in Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
- [TheMHS Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/themhs-conference-2/) - A 3 day interdisciplinary and multisectoral event for clinicians, managers, consumers, carers, researchers, educators, and policy makers.
- [RACMA Conference 2022](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/racma-conference-2022/) - A 3 day event for members of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, on the latest developments in medical leadership.
- [Care Expo Brisbane](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/care-expo-brisbane/) - A 2-day event bringing together a diverse range of community services, businesses, and organisations from support, health, and care industries.
- [46th International Mental Health Nursing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/46th-international-mental-health-nursing-conference/) - A 3-day event showcasing the unique contribution of mental health nurses, and providing an environment for discussion on the challenges associated.
- [23rd International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/23rd-international-mental-health-conference/) - A world-class forum for collaboration with national and international mental health leaders, while gaining tools to improve your client care.
- [Workplace Wellness Festival](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-wellness-festival-2/) - The Workplace Wellness Festival is a 2-day event designed explore all things wellbeing in the workplace.
- [Equally Well Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/equally-well-symposium-2/) - The Equally Well Symposium is a 2-day event designed to share innovative practices and developments to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental illness.
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference-4/) - Conference to improve child and adolescent mental health by providing information and strategies for professionals from international experts including a presentation from eMHPrac.
- [Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/society-for-mental-health-research-smhr-conference/) - The 42nd Annual Society for Mental Health Research Conference is a 2-day event designed to encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and gain new insights to how to address the big issue in mental health.
- [Webinar 52 - Digital Safety Planning for Suicide Prevention](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-52-digital-safety-planning-for-suicide-prevention/) - This webinar discusses digital safety planning, what it involves, the effectiveness of suicide safety plans and provides training on how to develop effective safety plans with clients and patients.
- [Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australian-rural-remote-mental-health-symposium/) - The Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium is a 3-day event sharing practical solutions to improve mental health services in Australia's rural and remote ares.
- [Webinar 50 | Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Quit using the word "Quit"](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-50-smoking-cessation-and-mental-health-quit-using-the-word-quit/) - In this webinar we’ll be discussing strategies to motivate those with mental health issues to cease smoking and exploring the challenges this presents.
- [22nd International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-conference-2/) - The International Mental Health Conference is a 3-day event designed for mental health professionals to gain practical tools and improve mental health care for all.
- [Indigenous Wellbeing Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-wellbeing-conference/) - The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference is a 2-day event designed to discover the latest Indigenous-led programs and projects, and learn about Indigenous protocols, practices, considerations and how to implement practical evidence-based research into your service.
- [Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australian-new-zealand-addiction-conference/) - The Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference is a 3-day event designed to share solutions, lessons, and the latest research relating to substance use, dependency, gambling harm, and other behavioural addictions.
- [STOP Domestic Violence Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/stop-domestic-violence-conference-3/) - The STOP Domestic Violence Conference is a 3-day event designed to share knowledge, and tools and build connections to change the lives of thousands at risk of mental and physical abuse.
- [Workplace Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-mental-health-symposium-3/) - The Workplace Mental Health Symposium is a 3-day event designed to share information tools with organisations to improve and promote workplace mental health and wellbeing.
- [Frontline Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/frontline-mental-health-conference-2/) - The Frontline Mental Health Conference is a 2-day event designed to develop the knowledge and skills of first responders to actively promote positive mental health within their organisation.
- [CANCELED: Equally Well Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/equally-well-symposium/) - The Equally Well Symposium is a 2-day event designed to share innovative practices and developments to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental illness.
- [Care Expo](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/care-expo/) - The Care Expo is a 2-day event designed to bring together community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health, and care industries.
- [Workplace Wellness Festival](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-wellness-festival/) - The Workplace Wellness Festival is a 2-day event designed explore all things wellbeing in the workplace.
- [National Allied Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/national-allied-health-conference/) - The National Allied Health Conference is a 3-day event designed to discuss and explore the factors contributing to the overall success of Allied Health in Australia.
- [Webinar 46 | Collaboration between health professionals: The key to improving patient outcomes](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-46-collaboration-between-health-professionals-the-key-to-improving-patient-outcomes/) - This webinar discusses how general practitioners, psychologists, and pharmacists can work together to improve their patients mental health outcomes.
- [Webinar 47 | Supporting the Mental Health of Refugees](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-47-supporting-the-mental-health-of-refugees/) - This webinar discusses how general practitioners, psychologists, and allied health professionals can support the mental health of their Refugee patients.
- [TheMHS Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/themhs-conference/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference and see our presentation. The Mental Health Services (TheMHS) Conference is Australia’s leading and most diverse mental health conference. The theme for the conference is ‘Balancing the System.’
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference-3/) - Conference to improve child and adolescent mental health by providing information and strategies for professionals from international experts including a presentation from eMHPrac.
- [Frontline Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/frontline-mental-health-conference/) - Conference for frontline workers to learn techniques to care for themselves and their colleagues. Visit the eMHPrac trade booth and attend our presentation.
- [AMPLIFY Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/amplify-conference/) - A conference for children, youth, and family ministry throughout Queensland. Includes a presentation for eMHPrac on how to better support youth mental health in a pandemic.
- [COVIU State of Telehealth Summit - Using dMH](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/coviu-state-of-telehealth-summit-using-dmh/) - Australia's largest online telehealth conference including a presentation from emHprac on how we can deliver better mental health care via telehealth (and not burn out in the process).
- [APS Educational and Developmental Psychology Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/aps-educational-and-developmental-psychology-conference/) - The theme of the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Conference on the 11th and 12th of February 20201 is Working together for the future.
- [Mental Health in the Light of COVID-19 Summit](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/mental-health-in-the-light-of-covid-19-summit/) - Streaming live on 8-10th December, the Mental Health in light of Covid-19 Virtual Summit will provide attendees access to practical strategies and successful case studies from industry leaders on how to improve mental health services, service delivery, and reach to meet current demands and needs
- [Brisbane North PHN Planning for Wellbeing Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/brisbane-north-phn-planning-for-wellbeing-forum/) - I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
- [Metro North Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/metro-north-forum/) - Annual Metro North Forum hosted by Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Brisbane North PHN will be held on Tuesday 24 November 2020.
- [WellMob Webinar for General Practitioners & Allied Health Practitioners](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/wellmob-webinar-for-general-practitioners-allied-health-practitioners/) - In this webinar we will discuss the use of culturally appropriate resources for promoting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Sharing tips on using digital wellbeing resources with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- [WellMob Webinar for Front-line Health & Community Wellbeing Workers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/wellmob-webinar-for-front-line-health-community-wellbeing-workers/) - In this webinar we will talk about how frontline health and community workers can use digital wellbeing tools to help keep our Indigenous mob feeling ‘deadly’. Yarning about digital wellbeing resources for our mob and tips to use them with your clients and community.
- [Stop Domestic Violence Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/stop-domestic-violence-conference-2/) - Providing a Platform for a Unified National Voice. With greater knowledge, tools and connections, you can change the lives of thousands at risk of mental and physical abuse. Acquire new skills, examine the latest research and connect with others dedicated to ending domestic and family violence.
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference-2/) - The 2020 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference is a forum for professionals to connect, gain insight from industry experts and develop a greater understanding of mental health in children and adolescents from 3-19 years of age. Find out more about assessing, treating and providing ongoing mental health evaluations for children, young people and their
- [Care Expo 2020 - Health, Support, Disability, Aged, Mental Wellness](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/care-expo-2020-health-support-disability-aged-mental-wellness/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference. The 2020 Care Expo Brisbane brings together a diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health and care industries. Discover and connect with providers from aged care, disability and in-home support through to education, mobility, mental health, social, recreational services and more.
- [Workplace Wellness Festival, Virtual](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-wellness-festival-virtual/) - Chat to the eMHPrac team at the upcoming virtual conference – we will be there as delegates. The Conference Program is now available! View the full program for the Workplace Wellness Festival, Virtual. 2 days, 6 conference tracks, 1 great experience bringing together over 100 expert speakers from Australia and overseas for a dynamic multi-streamed
- [International Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/international-mental-health-conference/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference and see our presentation. The Conference Program is now available! View the full program for the 21st International Mental Health Conference. Learn best practice, grow meaningful connections and implement real solutions to mental health care.
- [Workplace Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-mental-health-symposium-2/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference. Build a mentally healthy workplace. Improve and promote workplace mental health and wellbeing. Get the latest tools and knowledge to improve mental health and wellbeing in your organisation to the 2020 Workplace Mental Health Symposium.
- [Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-and-remote-mental-health-symposium-2/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference. Advancing mental health for Rural and Remote Communities. Gain practical solutions to improve mental health services in Australia’s rural and remote areas at the 2020 Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium.
- [PSY2020 Advanced Psychology, Virtual](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/psy2020-advanced-psychology-virtual/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference.
- [Cancelled - RDAQ 31st Annual Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rdaq-31st-annual-conference/) - This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
- [Cancelled - Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-and-remote-health-scientific-symposium/) - This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- [Cancelled - APS College of Clinical Psychology Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/aps-college-of-clinical-psychology-conference/) - This event is cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
- [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference/) - This event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
- [AMPLIFY Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/amplift-conference/) - "Digital Mental Health Resources for Youth"
- [Way2Wellness Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Workshop](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/way2wellness-lifeline-harbour-to-hawkesbury/)
- [Webinar 36 - Working in Bushfire Impacted Communities](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/black-dog-institute-webinar-working-in-bushfire-impacted-communities/)
- [Stop Domestic Violence Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/stop-domestic-violence-conference/)
- [41st Annual Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/41st-annual-society-for-mental-health-research-smhr-conference/)
- [5th Annual Youth Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/5th-annual-youth-health-conference/)
- [Youth Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/youth-health-conference/)
- [5th Annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/5th-annual-ngar-wu-wanyarra-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-conference/)
- [First Responders Frontline Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/first-responders-frontline-mental-health-conference/)
- [GP19](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/gp19/)
- [AACBT Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/aacbt-conference/)
- [Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-and-remote-mental-health-symposium/)
- [5th Annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/5th-annual-ngar-wu-wanyarra-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-conference-2/)
- [GPTEC](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/gptec/)
- [5th International Youth Mental Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/5th-international-youth-mental-health-conference/)
- [Indigenous Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/indigenous-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-conference/)
- [Biennial State-wide School Based Youth Health Nurse Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/biennial-state-wide-school-based-youth-health-nurse-conference/)
- [Australian Public Health Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/australian-public-health-conference/)
- [European Society for Research on Internet Interventions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/european-society-for-research-on-internet-interventions/)
- [Workplace Mental Health Symposium](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/workplace-mental-health-symposium/)
- [Webinar 26A - Mental Health Care in Rural Australia (Afternoon)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-26a-mental-health-care-in-rural-australia-afternoon/)
- [Webinar 27A - Burnout (Afternoon)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-27a-burnout-afternoon/)
- [Webinar 25A - Alcohol Misuse and Mental Health (Afternoon)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/webinar-25a-alcohol-misuse-and-mental-health-afternoon/)
- [Rural Doctors Conference](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/rural-doctors-conference/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference, Thursday 6th June.
- [The Wellness Show](https://www.emhprac.org.au/events/the-wellness-show/) - Come and visit the eMHPrac team at the upcoming conference, Monday 24th June.

## Categories

- [Uncategorised](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/uncategorised/)
- [Introductory Topics](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/resources/introductory-topics/)
- [Allied Health Professionals](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/resources/allied-health-professionals/)
- [General Practitioners](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/resources/general-practitioners/)
- [Service Providers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/resources/service-providers/)
- [Resources](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/resources/)
- [Posts](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/posts/)
- [Announcements](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/posts/announcements/)
- [News](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/category/news/)

## Resource Categories

- [Evidence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource_categories/evidence/)

## Content Categories

- [Resources From Service Providers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/resources-from-service-providers/)
- [Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/podcast/) - The Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast In Australia, we’re lucky enough to be among the world leaders in developing digital mental health initiatives, programs and support systems. As a result, more people than ever have found themselves with access to mental health resources, all easily accessible from their own devices. The Digital Mental Health Musings podcast is created by eMHPrac, intended as a companion to those looking to learn more about the digital mental health landscape in Australia. Who is our digital mental health podcast for? Our mental health podcast episodes are designed for healthcare professionals in Australia, to better support clients, patients and other members of the public. Featuring appearances from healthcare professionals and other industry figures, we help Australia’s support and health workers in navigating the vast world of digital mental health resources. You can find more information about our mission here. What topics are discussed? Digital Mental Health Musings is created and hosted by the federally funded eMHPrac organisation. Backed by evidence-based practice and a wealth of experience in the industry, eMHPrac facilitates healthy relationships with digital mental health resources and organisations available for people in the Australia. Topics that are discussed on the podcast include recent developments in the Australian digital mental health scene, challenges that are commonly faced, interviews with healthcare experts, industry spotlights and more. The world of digital mental health can be a tricky world to navigate, but the Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast can be your guiding light! Where can I listen to the Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast? Our digital mental health podcast is available to listen to in all of the usual places that podcasts can be found. Find us on Spotify, the Apple Podcasts app, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, YouTube; or right here on the eMHPrac website.
- [Popular](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/popular/)
- [Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/mental-health/)
- [How To](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/how-to/)
- [Target Group](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/group/)
- [Guides to Digital Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/guides-to-digital-mental-health/)
- [Professional Development and Training](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/professional-development-and-training/)
- [Learn About Service Providers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/learn-about-service-providers/)
- [Referral Resources](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/referral-resources/)
- [Season 1](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/season-1/)
- [Season 2](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/season-2/)
- [Season 3](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/season-3/)
- [Season 4](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/season-4/)
- [Research Evidence](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/research-evidence/)
- [Brief Guides](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/brief-guides/)
- [Referral Sheets](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/referral-sheets/)
- [Brief Guides](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/brief-guides-group/)
- [Referral Sheets](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/referral-sheets-group/)
- [Crisis Cards](https://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/crisis-cards/)

## Service Tags

- [crisis](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/crisis/)
- [App](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/app/)
- [Free](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/free/)
- [Guided Support Available](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/guided-support-available/)
- [Modules](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/modules/)
- [Forum](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/forum/)
- [Phone Line](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/phone-line/)
- [Practitioner Required](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/practitioner-required/)
- [Accredited Service](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/accredited-service/)
- [First Nations](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/first-nations/)
- [Webchat](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/webchat/)
- [Accessibility Features](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/accessibility-features/)
- [Translated](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_tags/translated/)

## Mental Health Conditions

- [Anxiety](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/anxiety/)
- [OCD](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/ocd/)
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/bipolar-disorder/)
- [Depression](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/depression/)
- [Eating Disorders and Body Image](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/eating-disorders-and-body-image/)
- [Grief & Loss](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/grief-loss/)
- [Relationships and Interpersonal Issues](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/relationships-and-interpersonal-issues/)
- [Stress and Wellbeing](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/stress-wellbeing/)
- [Substance Use & Addictive Behaviours](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/substance-use-addictive-behaviours/)
- [Suicide Prevention](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/suicide-prevention/)
- [Trauma](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/trauma/)
- [Chronic Health Conditions](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/chronic-health-conditions/)
- [Severe and Complex Mental Health](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/severe-and-complex-mental-health/)
- [Sleep](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/sleep/)
- [Parenting Strategies](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_condition/parenting-strategies/)

## Delivery Modes

- [Counselling](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_mode/counselling/)
- [Information](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_mode/information/)
- [Psychological Intervention](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_mode/psychological-intervention/)
- [Symptom Management and Wellbeing Tools](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_mode/symptom-management-and-wellbeing-tools/)
- [Peer Support](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_mode/peer-support/)
- [Screening and Referral](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_mode/screening-and-referral/)

## Target Groups

- [LGBTIQA+ People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/lgbtiqa-people/)
- [Older Adults](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/older-adults/)
- [Veterans](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/veterans/)
- [Adolescents (12-17)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/adolescents/)
- [Children (2-11)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/children/)
- [People with Disability](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/people-with-disability/)
- [Health Practitioners](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/health-practitioners/)
- [Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-people/)
- [Neurodivergent People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/neurodivergent-people/)
- [Parents and Caregivers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/parents-and-caregivers/)
- [New and Expecting Parents and Caregivers](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/new-and-expecting-parents-and-caregivers/)
- [Support People](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/support-people/)
- [Young Adults (18-25)](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/young-adults/)
- [People Living in Rural and Remote Areas](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/service_target/people-living-in-rural-and-remote-areas/)

## News Types

- [Blogs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/news_type/blogs/)
- [Newsletters](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/news_type/newsletters/)
- [Being Well Blogs](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/news_type/being-well-blogs/)

## Categories

- [Black Dog Institute Webinars](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mec-category/black-dog-institute-webinars/)
- [eMHprac Events](https://www.emhprac.org.au/news/mec-category/emhprac-events/)