Media Archives - Phoenix Australia

How do we know when PTSD symptoms are getting better?

July 30, 2020
Clinical practice, Media, News, Research

Researchers at Phoenix Australia have conducted an in-depth review of the PTSD treatment research published in the journal Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, and have proposed a set of uniform definitions to guide both practitioners and researchers.

First Australian trial of brain stimulation therapy for PTSD shows promise

July 30, 2020
Clinical practice, Media, News, Research

Phoenix Australia researchers have conducted a pilot study of a novel form of brain stimulation therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans which shows promising results.

$250,000 grant to help communities recover following a disaster

July 29, 2020
Clinical practice, Media, News, Research

Phoenix Australia will expand its SOLAR initiative in regional and rural Victoria with a $250,000 grant from State Trustees Australia Foundation.

New treatment guidelines will help the 1.1M people with PTSD

July 16, 2020
Clinical practice, Media, News, Research

New Australian treatment guidelines for ASD, PTSD and Complex PTSD were launched on 16 July by The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health. Developed as 'living' Guidelines, they are a vital tool for practitioners who provide care to people affected by trauma.

What is COVID-19 doing to our mental health?

March 19, 2020
Disaster mental health, Media, News

Social support and connectedness is one of the strongest predictors of resilience and recovery following trauma and disaster. It is up to us as a community to manage the potential mental health and wellbeing impacts of this pandemic, to support ourselves and reach out and engage with others.

BlueHub – First of its kind support for Victoria Police

March 4, 2020
Emergency services, Media, News

BlueHub, a specialised mental health referral, assessment and treatment services, is being developed in a collaboration between The Police Association Victoria (TPAV) and Phoenix Australia, supported by a $2.5 million Department of Health grant.

International conference in Israel – Impacts of Trauma and Adversity: Challenges and Innovations

January 31, 2020
Events, Media, News, Research

From 6 to 8 September 2020, a unique international conference on mental health will take place in Jerusalem. The conference will welcome speakers and attendees from around the world. Professor David Forbes will be co-chairing this conference.

How can practitioners support different cultural groups who’ve experienced trauma?

January 31, 2020
Media, News, Research

Respecting cultural practices, avoiding stereotypes and recognising differing capacity to respond to trauma are key for practitioners working with people from a range of cultural groups.

What needs to be done to prevent and treat trauma-related disorders: our submission to the Royal Commission

July 22, 2019
Media, News, Veteran and Military

Phoenix Australia made a submission to the Terms of Reference of the The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, and our Director, Professor David Forbes, was called as a…

Could artificial intelligence hold the key to accurate diagnosis of PTSD?

June 25, 2019
Media, News, Research

A new study showing that voice analysis software can accurately diagnose posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has created world-wide interest. Diagnosing PTSD is a challenge. Diagnosis is usually based on…

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