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GP tools and resources

Tools for GPs supporting their client's mental health

GPs are the most common providers of mental health services. The following tools and resources may be useful in general practice mental health care.

My Mental Health Service Navigation

My Mental Health Services Map and Magazine

GPs can access an expanded range of Brisbane North PHN commissioned mental health, alcohol and other drugs and suicide prevention services to support their patients.

For more information download the My Mental Health Services Map and the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug service magazine

MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Clinical practice guidelines (RANZCP)
Mental health training standards 2020–22
Larter

Mental Health Skills Training (MHST) - Level 1

Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) - Level 2

Find a course (RACGP)
HealthPathways Program (Brisbane North PHN)
Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists in mental health; referral pathways and funding schemes.

Accredited Mental Health Social Workers

Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are recognised providers with Medicare, delivering clinical social work services in mental health settings and utilising a range of evidence-based strategies.

MBS (Better Access) – Facts for professionals

NDIS INFORMATION

General practice toolkit – Understanding your role in the NDIS

A GP & Health Professional's guide to the NDIS can be found here

Consumer information booklet – Accessing the NDIS
NDIS information for GPs and health professionals

SPECIALISED INFORMATION

The Department of Health

Information on the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items that are available under Medicare to patients with a chronic medical condition.

Services Australia

Access the quick reference guide, including GP management plans and team care arrangements.

National Eating Disorders Collaboration

View or download the PDF, 'Eating disorders: a professional resource for general practitioners'.

Refugee Health Network Queensland

Resources for health professionals working with refugees.

Mater Health

Information on booking and using interpreters.

GP self-care resource

GPs and other health professionals are encouraged to take care of their own physical, mental, emotional and social health and seek support when required. The tool is designed for health care professionals to look after their self-care needs.

The eMHPrac Guide to Digital Mental Health Resources

The eMHPrac Guide to Digital Mental Health Resources provides a useful overview of various Australian online programs, apps, crisis helplines and information sites.

    My Mental Health

    We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.

    Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.

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