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Antipsychotics: programs and resources for carers and consumers Programs and resources for carers and consumers

Bipolar disorder

For information on bipolar disorder go to:

Beyondblue

Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia.

The Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and bipolar disorder. The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.

Dementia

For information about:

  • antipsychotic use for behavioural symptoms of dementia
  • advice about non-pharmacological behavioural management techniques
  • support for carers

Alzheimer's Australia

Alzheimer’s Australia is the peak body for people with dementia and their families and carers. It provides advocacy, support services, education and information.

Additional Alzheimer's Australia resources and links of interest:

Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Services (DBMAS)

DBMAS is a nationwide network of services funded by the Australian Government as part of the dementia initiative. DBMAS is managed by different organisations in every state.

National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service: Ph 1800 699 799 (depending on the state you are calling from, you are connected to the service provider in that state)

Mental health

Activate mind & body

Activate mind & body, a collaboration between Queensland Health and General Practice Queensland that aims to improve the physical and oral health of people with severe mental illness. The website has information for people with mental illness, carers, GPs and other mental health service providers.

Better Health Channel

Better Health Channel was established by the Victorian State Government in 1999. The website provides health and medical information to help individuals and their communities improve their health and wellbeing.

Additional Better Health Channel information:

Lifescripts program

The Lifescripts initiative provides general practice with evidence-based tools and skills to help patients address the main lifestyle risk factors for chronic disease: smoking; poor nutrition; alcohol misuse; physical inactivity; and unhealthy weight. The initiative assists with the provision of tailored advice to patients on modifying their lifestyle

Resources from the Lifescripts program such as self-assessment forms and action plans may be useful for supporting behaviour change.

Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS) consumer brochure

Consumer medicine brochure on antipsychotic medications from SSWAHS. Includes information on how to take antipsychotics, precautions to take and common side effects.

Schizophrenia

For information on:

  • schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
  • antipsychotic treatment.

SANE Australia

A national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness.

Call the SANE Helpline 1800 18 7263 or email helpline@sane.org or visit the website

Additional SANE resources and links of interest:

Date published: 2011-08-24 00:00:00

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