Trauma news from 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, Featured News, 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, Featured News, 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.

A new guide to managing moral injury in healthcare workers during COVID-19

May 29, 2020
Disaster mental health, Research, Service Development

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.

A powerful opportunity for change

May 28, 2020
Disaster mental health

Can the challenges we face during the coronavirus pandemic help us reconsider what matters most and how we live our lives?

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Anzac Day 2020 – A call for all Australians to protect and defend

April 25, 2020
Events, Veteran and Military

How do we protect our mental health and wellbeing on Anzac Day 2020 while observing measures of physical distancing?

We remain open, ready and able to support you.

March 30, 2020
Disaster mental health, News, Our people, Service Development, Training

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we want to assure you that we remain open, ready and able to support our stakeholders, clients, practitioners and the community.

Proactive practitioners can reduce the effects of bushfire trauma

March 26, 2020
Clinical practice, Disaster mental health

It is easy to lose sight of the impacts that the recent bushfires had on thousands of people, now that everyone is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Practitioners should be alert for signs that patients are experiencing the after-effects of bushfire 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.

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