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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 for Clinicians
- Webinars from Black Dog Institute on The Essential Network and AI in Mental Health
- Read our recent blogs on AOD Comorbidity, Mindfulness and LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in Healthcare
- See the eMHPrac team at these upcoming conferences
- Read the latest dMH research articles
- This month’s featured service: Griefline
New Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Referral Sheet
May marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of domestic, family, and sexual violence and promote access to support.
Our new Digital Mental Health for Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence referral sheet helps health practitioners have a conversation about digital mental health support options with their clients or patients. The referral sheet lists Australian, evidence-based, free, and low-cost resources suitable for individuals experiencing trauma.
AIMhi for Youth App Expands to Support Young First Nations People
Menzies School of Health Research’s Stay Strong team has launched new content on the AIMhi for Youth (AIMhi-Y) app, co-designed with Larrakia, Kaurna, Tiwi, and Arrernte communities.
The update features 11 videos — including a Tiwi meditation and hip-hop video by young Arrernte men — plus seven relaxing games and five-character stories to boost wellbeing and cultural connection.
Created with young people, the updates were made possible through partnerships with Winda Creations, Ngawurramangajirri Group, iKonnect, Studio Veld, and Australian Government funding.
Allyship as practical reconciliation
As Reconciliation Week 2025 approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on how we can become better allies to First Nations Peoples—not just during this week, but every day. Being a good ally requires ongoing education, active listening, and a deep commitment to cultural humility.
Now is the perfect opportunity to revisit WellMob’s blog on How to be a Good Ally. In this blog, Mim Weber shares resources for non-Indigenous health workers to build knowledge and foster meaningful, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Discover practical advice on how to show up as an ally, navigate challenges, and avoid imposing colonial load onto First Nations People. Take a step further in your allyship journey by exploring insightful interviews, podcasts, and resources that can guide you in this ongoing process of learning and growth.
Ready to dive even deeper? Explore WellMob’s resource sheets for workers on Understanding Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Understanding the Impact of Colonisation, and How to be a Good Ally. These resources are designed to support your journey toward becoming a more informed and respectful ally. As you read, take some time to reflect on the Reconciliation Week 2025 theme: Bridging Now to Next, look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide our allyship journey.
Webinar from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
“Introduction to Pragmatic AI Guidance for Clinicians”
When: Online, Tues 15 April 5:00–6:00pm AEST, Wed 16 April 12:00–1:00pm AEST, Thurs 17 April 9:00–10:00am AEST
The Commission is developing concise, clinician-focused guidance on using AI safely before, during, and after healthcare interactions. This webinar will provide an overview of the key components ahead of its mid-2025 release. Hear from the Digital Health team and take part in a live Q&A session.
Webinars from Black Dog Institute
“Behind the Frontline – How TEN Supports Health Professionals at Risk of Burnout”
When: Online, Thur 22 May 12:30-1:00pm AEST and 6:00-6:30pm AEST
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 professionals, Black Dog Institute developed Navigating Burnout – a digital cognitive-behavioural therapy program for health professional burnout. In this webinar, Dr. Jan Orman and Dr. Matthew Coleshill will discuss treatment options available for health professionals through TEN, as well as ongoing research conducted by The Black Dog Institute examining the effectiveness of Navigating Burnout in reducing burnout among medical practitioners.
“AI in Mental Health: Navigating the Future of Clinical Practice”
When: Online, Thur 12 June 12:30-1:00pm AEST and 6:00-6:30pm AEST
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 mental health therapy, many clinicians have raised questions regarding what this technology involves and how it can be effectively implemented.
In this webinar, Dr. Kathy O’Grady and Dr. Anthony Joffe will discuss the current landscape of AI as it applies to mental health therapy. This includes looking at how mental health therapists are currently using AI, their reasons for doing so (including how it has changed their practice), and their concerns about, and perceived barriers to, effective AI implementation. The need for effective policy, guidelines, and training will also be discussed.
“Being Well Blogs: Treating Mental Illness with Drugs and Alcohol Comorbidity”
Dr Jan Orman explores how health practitioners can manage treating people with mental illness and drug and alcohol issues.
“Your Mindfulness Toolkit”
Exploring how mindfulness can deepen health practitioners’ practice by enhancing wellbeing, reducing stress, and improving the care we provide.
“Supporting LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Tackling Discrimination and Promoting Inclusivity in Healthcare”
Sharing practical tips to help health practitioners address and reduce discrimination in mental health services for LGBTQIA+ people.
“Being Well Blogs: Responding to Bullying – “Speak even if your voice shakes””
Dr Jan Orman discusses how we can help young people dealing with bullying, and shares some online resources to keep in mind.
Catch us at these upcoming conferences
International Mental Health Conference
4-5 June 2025, Gold Coast, QLD
Presentation, Trade Exhibit
From Local Communities to Global Perspectives: Reimagining & Revolutionising Mental Health
See eMHPrac’s Director Heidi Sturk present and visit the eMHPrac team at their trade exhibit.
Australian Counselling Association Conference
11-13 June 2025, Adelaide, SA
Trade Exhibit
Join your peers and sector professionals for Changing Landscapes.
Visit the eMHPrac team at their trade exhibit.
OTA National Conference and Exhibition
25-17 June 2025, Adelaide, SA
Presentation, Trade Exhibit
Australia’s leading professional development conference event for occupational therapists.
See eMHPrac’s Director Heidi Sturk present and visit the eMHPrac team at their trade exhibit.
What we’ve been reading
Hwang, J. W., Lee, G. E., Woo, J. H., Kim, S. M., & Kwon, J. Y. (2025). Systematic review and meta-analysis on fully automated digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. npj Digital Medicine, 8(1), 157.
March, S., Spence, S. H., Myers, L., Ford, M., Smith, G., & Donovan, C. L. (2025). Integrating Videoconferencing Therapist Guidance Into Stepped Care Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child and Adolescent Anxiety: Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mental Health, 12, e57405.
Romy, R. W., & Nan, X. (2025). Effects of COVID-19 e-mental health interventions: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Internet Interventions, 100802.
Our featured service… Griefline
About Griefline
This month our featured service is Griefline, a free phone support line for adults experiencing grief and loss, or older Australians seeking a sense of support and belonging.
Read our blog delving into Griefline here.
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