Veterans’ PTSD win
Phoenix Australia's researchers are developing a hi-tech test to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. Read more.
Supporting the mental health of communities impacted by crises
EML chose to partner with Phoenix Australia on bushfire support because of a long history of collaboration on several projects. Read more.
Emerging treatments podcast with Prof Meaghan O’Donnell
Professor Meaghan O’Donnell featured in the MHPN podcast series, MHPN Presents: Trauma and Resilience. Read more.
How do we know when PTSD symptoms are getting better?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
