Any one of us can be affected by trauma – but recovery and renewal is always possible
Three in four Australians will experience a potentially traumatic event in their lifetime, but recovery and renewal is always possible. Learn more.
Bringing PTSD treatment guidelines to life
"Effective Treatments for PTSD", edited by Phoenix Australia Director, Prof David Forbes provides practical guidance for treating PTSD. Learn more.
Minimising the impact of trauma among police personnel
Phoenix Australia works with police organisations to help them increase their capability to support the mental health of their members. Learn more.
PTSD and psychoactive drugs: MDMA treatment shows potential, but others lack evidence
We reviewed the state of the evidence for using psychoactive drugs in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn more.
Professor Meaghan O’Donnell discusses trauma and resilience on the MHPN Presents podcast
MHPN has a new podcast called MHPN Presents. A three-episode series is focussing on trauma and resilience. Learn more.
The morals and ethics of the COVID-19 frontline
COVID-19 is challenging the wellbeing of Victoria’s healthcare workers. Today more than ever, public support for those on the front line is critically important. Learn more
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.
