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Mindframe produces resources for journalists, to help them report safely on mental health, suicide, and alcohol and other drugs. View the latest reporting guidelines by Mindframe. 
 

Latest News

  • 13 Dec 2013

    NDIS/MyWay trial site info sessions

    The fastest way to stay abreast of NDIS developments as they unfold is to follow us on Twitter or visit our Hot Topics on the Home page of our website every week.

  • 11 Dec 2013

    10 year plan takes shape

    Stage one of the WA mental health services planning process is coming to conclusion with a report to be taken to the Minister for Mental Health before Christmas.

  • 26 Nov 2013

    NDIS information forums this week

    Information sessions on the upcoming trial sites for the NDIS in WA are being held soon.

  • 31 Oct 2013

    WAAMH's new president

    The WA Association for Mental Health would like to welcome Alison Xamon to the board as president.

  • 23 Oct 2013

    Mental Health Bill tabled

    The Mental Health Bill, after more than a decade of development, has been tabled in the WA parliament on 23 October.

  • 14 Oct 2013

    Mental Health Week - YOUR SUCCESS

    The 2013 Mental Health Week has been officially labelled a "huge success" by all involved.

  • 10 Oct 2013

    Government confirms National Mental Health Commission review of mental health services

    Minister for Mental Health Peter Dutton has asked the National Mental Health Commission to do a thorough review of all existing services, state and federal and non-government, to assess how well and efficiently they are helping their clients.

  • 07 Oct 2013

    Mental Health Week is here

    After a highly successful and entertaining opening ceremony yesterday at the WA premiere of The Sunnyboys, the events this week just keep on coming! Stay tuned for what's happening this week near you. Mental Health - we're all talking about it.

  • 26 Sep 2013

    Coalition responds to mental health commitment

    The new government answers questions regarding the independence of the National Mental Health Commission and promises to make mental health a priority.

  • 25 Sep 2013

    10 Year Mental Health Services Plan

    Work has begun to develop a blueprint for the delivery of mental health services in WA for the next decade.