Personality Disorder Funding

Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley has announced almost $10 million in funding for the Personality Disorder Initiative, which is now being delivered at six Victorian health services including Alfred, Monash, Melbourne, Barwon and Goulburn Valley Health Services and Forensicare.

The program will help these services assess, treat and support people with severe personality disorders at high risk of suicide, self-harm and or challenging behaviours.

Find out more here

Stonnington Carers Forum

5 September, 2019, Melbourne
This interactive session will provide encouragement and support for those caring for an older person, a person with a complex mental health issue or disability of any age. More info

The Emotional Roller Coaster 

5 September 7:15pm – 9:30pm
Located at the Grow Community Centre in Caulfield south, this workshop applies principles of First Aid (ABC-DR) to develop a personal plan for responding to your loved one reducing risk and securing wellbeing. Find out more here

Breaking Down Stigma in Mental Health

12 September 5:30pm – 7pm
What can we do to eradicate cultural, social and gender barriers? PsychTalks: the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences forum for ideas and discussion is a discussion led by experts and consumers on the latest in stigma research and interventions and how we can translate this research into real outcomes for our society. Find out more here

The Carers Grief Journey

3 October 7:15pm – 9:30pm
Uncover the hidden grief, unique to the caring role. This is a one off interactive workshop by psychologist Joanna Aquila on this valuable topic for those caring for a loved one. Located at the Mind Recovery College in Nunawading. Find out more here

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