Connect & Learn

In February 2015, Shanna Whan had her last alcoholic drink after many years of problematic alcohol consumption.

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the rapid uptake of telehealth services to deliver treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns. However, the Telehealth field itself has been expanding since the 1960’s and is far broader than real time video or phone consultations. This webinar explores the range of telehealth services available within behavioural health settings.

In our presentation we will provide an overview of the diagnostic criteria for BPD, how to recognise these symptoms as they present in professional settings, the principles of working effectively with people with a diagnosis of BPD, and when and how to make referrals to relevant specialist services (including Spectrum).

Long-acting injectable buprenorphine (‘depot buprenorphine’) represents an important new treatment option for the management of opioid dependence.

Presented by Associate Professor Victoria Manning and Dan Raffell on the 14th of December 2021

One in three older Australians live with chronic pain and it is estimated to be Australia’s third most costly health problem.

This session will provide an overview of the prevalence of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) in the Melbourne

There has been an increasing burden of self harm presentations and hospitalisations in Australia.

About 1 in 2 people in addiction treatment settings have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet integrated treatment is not routinely available.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly known as ACT is a third wave cognitive behavioural therapy created by Steven C Hayes. The core message is accepting what is out of your personal control and commitment to taking action that moves you towards a life worth living.