 Kylie Dixon, PHC RIS
The Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) <www.mhri.edu.au>
The MHRI aims to be a global leader in research that improves the lives of people affected by mental illness. Resources on their website include; details of upcoming events and seminars, a number of fact sheets as well as the Australian Health Mental Services Guide which is a useful starting point for people seeking mental health resources in Australia.
e-hub: e-mental health research & development <www.ehub.anu.edu.au>
e-hub is an initiative of the Centre for Mental Health Research at the ANU. They develop and evaluate websites that deliver psycho-education and psychological interventions for common mental health problems, as well as clinical and consumer networking. A range of their projects have explored the importance and quality of health information on the Internet, and the use of the Internet for disseminating public health information on depression.
Their website provides free and anonymous on-line mental health services that are rigorously researched and based on the best available scientific evidence. These services include: e-couch: Personal self-help program; MoodGYM Training Program; BluePages: Depression Information; BlueBoard: Depression Bulletin Board; Beacon: Portal to on-line health programs.
Orygen Youth Health (OYH) <http://tc.oyh.org.au>
The OYH produce a range of resources about youth mental health issues. These resources include videos, booklets, animations, information sheets and manuals and are all accessible via their website. Many of these resources can be utilised in daily clinical practice or as a training tool for professional development. The resources are presented in a range of formats suitable for audiences ranging from community members to mental health professionals.
Their webfilms (short web films) raise awareness of mental health issues facing many young people and are an ideal way to engage and begin discussion in either a class room or case management setting.
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