Treating PTSD: The latest recommendations from the Australian treatment guidelines
PTSD is the second most common mental health condition next to depression and can have a profound impact on the individual and their family. Learn more
How organisations can promote, protect and support the mental health of their employees
Many organisations have employees who are at risk of psychological trauma through the work that they do. Phoenix Australia can help.
How practitioners can support the particular mental health needs of Vietnam veterans
Vietnam Veterans Day on 18 August is an opportunity for health practitioners to focus on how they can support the mental health of the 60,000 Australians who were deployed to Vietnam.
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.
A new guide to managing moral injury in healthcare workers during COVID-19
Phoenix Australia, together with the Canadian Centre of Excellence on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, has developed a practical resource for healthcare workers and organisations to provide an understanding of moral injury and an organisational framework to support workforces and prevent lasting moral injury or harm.
Defining PTSD recovery: Does a reduction in symptoms equal a good recovery?
We have found that treatment to the point of loss of PTSD diagnosis offered the greatest advantages to patients and therefore offers clinicians a clear treatment goal.
One of Australia’s leading researchers in PTSD joins us
We are delighted to welcome Professor Alexander (Sandy) McFarlane AO to Phoenix Australia as an honorary Professorial Fellow.
