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In this edition:

• ANZAC Day – Honoring those Lost and Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health (25th April)
• Introducing eMHPrac’s Digital Mental Health Musings Podcast Season 3
• Live Webinar from BDI: ‘Mental Health of young people impacted by cancer’
• Black Dog Institute’s 2023-2024 Federal Budget submission
• WellMob – new blog post
• See the eMHPrac team at these upcoming conferences
• Read the latest dMH research articles
• This month’s featured service: Go Beyond

Honoring those Lost and Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health

The 25th of April is the national day of commemoration of Australia and New Zealand for victims of war and for recognition of the role of their armed forces. While we remember their sacrifice, it’s also important to support the mental health of our veterans. There is a range of digital mental health resources designed for veterans, including Fighting Fit, High Res, and Go Beyond.

Digital Mental Health Musings is back in 2023 and we are thrilled to once again bring you the latest news and expert opinion in digital mental health.

The first episode will be available on April 25th here where we will talk to Dr Sally Fitzpatrick from Everymind about Minds Together, a new online program to help family and friends support a loved one. You can also catch up on previous episodes where we cover the ins and outs of starting digital mental health with clients, burnout in clinical practice, spotlights on digital mental health providers and much more.

“Mental Health of young people impacted by cancer”

When: Wednesday 26th of April, 1pm and 8pm AEST

Whether they’re dealing with a close family member’s cancer or their own, Black Dog’s studies show that young people are up to six times more likely to experience high or very high levels of psychological distress than their peers their own age. This webinar will explore the impacts on young people, their needs, and how you can support them.

The last four years have seen a dramatic increase in psychological distress and incidence of mental ill-health in the Australian population, driving unprecedented demand for mental health services. Black Dog Insitute’s 2023-2024 Federal Budget submission focuses on evidence-based, cost-effective and immediately actionable recommendations to address the urgent and emerging risks to Australian mental health.

The WellMob website is an online library of culturally appropriate Indigenous wellbeing digital tools and online resources specific to Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB).

Using online resource is a great way for workers and our diverse First Nations mob to understand and address health and wellbeing goals. Using culturally safe and responsive resources to unpack health issues together in session can help build rapport with clients as well as their own self awareness and health literacy about what they are experiencing.

Read more here about what are key considerations and steps to use digital resources sin your work with First Nations clients.

Addiction Conference

26-28 April 2023, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast QLD

Presentation + Trade exhibit

The Pinnacle Event for Behavioural Health, Addiction Treatment, and Mental Health Experts.

See eMHPrac Director Heidi Sturk present and visit the eMHPrac team at their trade exhibit.

International Mental Health Conference

7-9 June 2023, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast QLD

Presentation + Trade exhibit

Join your peers and learn the innovations seen across communities, cultures and countries in our sector which are transforming outcomes for professionals and patients.

See eMHPrac Director Heidi Sturk present and visit the eMHPrac team at their trade exhibit.

Internet-delivered psychological treatments as an add-on to treatment as usual for common mental disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials

Jonsson, U., Linton, S. J., Ybrandt, H., Ringborg, A., Leander, L., Moberg, K., … & Arnberg, F. K. (2022). Internet-delivered psychological treatment as an add-on to treatment as usual for common mental disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.11.036

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety among university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Oliveira, C., Pacheco, M., Borges, J., Meira, L., & Santos, A. (2023). Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety among university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Internet Interventions, 100609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2023.100609

Predictors of functional impairment at assessment and functional improvement after treatment at a national digital mental health service

Cross, S. P., Karin, E., Asrianti, L., Walker, J., Staples, L. G., Bisby, M. A., … & Titov, N. (2023). Predictors of functional impairment at assessment and functional improvement after treatment at a national digital mental health service. Internet Interventions, 31, 100603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2023.100603

Go Beyond

About Go Beyond

Go Beyond is an evidence-based, self-directed online program to support Ex-ADF members’ adjustment to civilian life.

Who is Go Beyond for?

This online program is suitable for ADF veterans transitioning from service to civilian life who are seeking support.

Is there a cost to use Go Beyond?

There is no cost to use Go Beyond.

How to access Go Beyond

Go Beyond is available for free online at https://gobeyond.org.au/. Go Beyond requires users to enter an email address, age category, gender, and the service they served for and complete an assessment measure to gain access to the program.