MHPN goes beyond blue

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National mental health initiative beyondblue has joined Mental Health Professional’s Network in the treatment of depression and mental illness. From February, a co-branded flier will be handed out to MHPN participants at every workshop across Australia. MHPN will also distribute an information pack promoting the many free resources available on the beyondblue website.  

This positive collaboration is a landmark for MHPN which is committed to promoting cross-discipline, frontline care of mental health issues.

A range of support materials for consumers, carers and families are available and clinicians attending MHPN workshops and network meetings will be encouraged to join the beyondblue online clinical directory.

The beyondblue initiative began in 2000 and is an independent, not for profit organisation which enjoys bi-partisan political support. It works to bring mental illness issues out of the closet and into public consciousness.

beyondblue has several high profile patrons including former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett.

Resources on the website include tips for families coping with mental illness, depression and substance abuse, information sheets for general practitioners and mental health clinicians, as well as guides for carers, consumers and families and an online directory of practitioners.

The online directory is significant for MHPN as our participants look to expand their referral partnerships and provide interdisciplinary, collaborative care of consumers.

 

 

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