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<\/a><\/div>There are lots of support groups and social activities on offer during the month of December. See highlights below :\n<\/div><\/li>Staff Compliments<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>“We wish to compliment and thank the Home-Based Team of the Royal Brisbane – in particular the clinicians for their excellent and attentive care and excellent follow up to the ...<\/div><\/li>Delta Dogs<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>Since July 2022, MNMH TPCH East and West Wings have been funded to provide therapy dog visits. These dogs (and their humans) are sourced from Delta Therapy Dogs \u2013 to ...<\/div><\/li>Introducing Amy Duff \u2013 New Mental Health Peer Responder Coordinator<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>I have spent 10 years working in health across SA, NSW, and QLD and with the Royal Flying Doctors. While I worked primarily as a dietitian, I have always found ...<\/div><\/li>News in brief<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>More news from the Metro North Mental Health.\n<\/div><\/li>Mental Health Week 2022 in Review!<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>The annual Brisbane Mental Health Expo was held at Brisbane Powerhouse on 14 October, closing out another successful Mental Health Week. This year\u2019s theme was \u2018Awareness, Belonging & Connection in ...<\/div><\/li>NEW Caboolture Development<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>Over the last few years, Caboolture Hospital has been undergoing a major redevelopment and expansion which will include additional health services to contemporise care for their community. The development includes ...<\/div><\/li>Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>As 2022 draws to a close we reflect on what has been a busy and, at times, very challenging year,\u00a0but with some great achievements along the way. We started the ...<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\nOctober 2022 \u2013 Edition 66<\/h3>\nMessage from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>This Bulletin once again features some of the important work that has been happening across the Directorate. It also highlights some important upcoming events, particularly as we head into Mental ...<\/div><\/li>“The Closet” \u2013 changing lives \u2013 MNMH RBWH<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>The Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team at the Royal Brisbane Women\u2019s Hospital Mental Health Centre have been providing an amazing service to our consumers. \u201cThe Closet\u201d provides clothing, ...<\/div><\/li>Mental Health E Floor Garden Project \u2013 MNMH RBWH<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>The Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team would like to share the outcome of the \u201cSit-down \u2013 Rest \u2013 Stay Garden\u201d on the Mental Health E Floor. \n<\/div><\/li>News in brief<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>More news from the Metro North Mental Health.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\nSeptember 2022 \u2013 Edition 65<\/h3>\nMessage from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>It\u2019s been another challenging month, responding to the COVID surge on top of a number of other illnesses affecting staff and impacting on demand across the HHS. \n<\/div><\/li>Metro North Mental Health Staff Graduation<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>Last month four Metro North Mental Health staff were among those that graduated from the Metro North supported Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) at QUT. ...<\/div><\/li>NAIDOC Week 2022<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Indigenous Mental Health Worker, Jeleacha Hopkins-Lincolne, and Artist in Residence, Peta Mitchell, visited TPCH Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and shared cultural stories and knowledge with ...<\/div><\/li>News in brief<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>More news from the Metro North Mental Health.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\nJuly 2022 \u2013 Edition 64<\/h3>\n
Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>The past few months have continued to be very eventful. We have had the Parliamentary Mental Health Select Committee deliver their report; the budget announcement and subsequent funding for the ...<\/div><\/li>ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan (2022-2024) Launch Event<\/a><\/h4>The ASPIRES Project Team were pleased to host the official Launch event for the Metro North Mental Health ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan on Tuesday 21 June at ...<\/div><\/li>Deadly Awards<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>Congratulations to Chris Henaway and Penny Dale for being awarded a Metro North Health Deadly Award at the recent MNMH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Activities Showcase. \n<\/div><\/li>Art and DBT \u2013 Are they Complimentary?<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) recognises the impact of emotions and how they can influence thoughts and behaviours. The therapy aims to teach people how to manage their emotions and express ...<\/div><\/li>PEC \u201cMini Makeover\u201d<\/a><\/h4><\/a><\/div>Often consumers and family members visiting PEC, comment on the white walls and sterile hospital feeling. They report it contributes negatively to their already fragile mental health and some ...<\/div><\/li>Staff Compliments<\/a><\/h4>
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- COH Express<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Metro North Mental Health Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
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What’s on in December – Prospectus<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>There are lots of support groups and social activities on offer during the month of December. See highlights below :\n<\/div><\/li>Staff Compliments<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>“We wish to compliment and thank the Home-Based Team of the Royal Brisbane – in particular the clinicians for their excellent and attentive care and excellent follow up to the ...<\/div><\/li>Delta Dogs<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>Since July 2022, MNMH TPCH East and West Wings have been funded to provide therapy dog visits. These dogs (and their humans) are sourced from Delta Therapy Dogs \u2013 to ...<\/div><\/li>Introducing Amy Duff \u2013 New Mental Health Peer Responder Coordinator<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>I have spent 10 years working in health across SA, NSW, and QLD and with the Royal Flying Doctors. While I worked primarily as a dietitian, I have always found ...<\/div><\/li>News in brief<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>More news from the Metro North Mental Health.\n<\/div><\/li>Mental Health Week 2022 in Review!<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>The annual Brisbane Mental Health Expo was held at Brisbane Powerhouse on 14 October, closing out another successful Mental Health Week. This year\u2019s theme was \u2018Awareness, Belonging & Connection in ...<\/div><\/li>NEW Caboolture Development<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>Over the last few years, Caboolture Hospital has been undergoing a major redevelopment and expansion which will include additional health services to contemporise care for their community. The development includes ...<\/div><\/li>Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>As 2022 draws to a close we reflect on what has been a busy and, at times, very challenging year,\u00a0but with some great achievements along the way. We started the ...<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\nOctober 2022 \u2013 Edition 66<\/h3>\n
Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>This Bulletin once again features some of the important work that has been happening across the Directorate. It also highlights some important upcoming events, particularly as we head into Mental ...<\/div><\/li>“The Closet” \u2013 changing lives \u2013 MNMH RBWH<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>The Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team at the Royal Brisbane Women\u2019s Hospital Mental Health Centre have been providing an amazing service to our consumers. \u201cThe Closet\u201d provides clothing, ...<\/div><\/li>Mental Health E Floor Garden Project \u2013 MNMH RBWH<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>The Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team would like to share the outcome of the \u201cSit-down \u2013 Rest \u2013 Stay Garden\u201d on the Mental Health E Floor. \n<\/div><\/li>News in brief<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>More news from the Metro North Mental Health.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\nSeptember 2022 \u2013 Edition 65<\/h3>\n
Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>It\u2019s been another challenging month, responding to the COVID surge on top of a number of other illnesses affecting staff and impacting on demand across the HHS. \n<\/div><\/li>Metro North Mental Health Staff Graduation<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>Last month four Metro North Mental Health staff were among those that graduated from the Metro North supported Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) at QUT. ...<\/div><\/li>NAIDOC Week 2022<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Indigenous Mental Health Worker, Jeleacha Hopkins-Lincolne, and Artist in Residence, Peta Mitchell, visited TPCH Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and shared cultural stories and knowledge with ...<\/div><\/li>News in brief<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>More news from the Metro North Mental Health.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\nJuly 2022 \u2013 Edition 64<\/h3>\n
Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>The past few months have continued to be very eventful. We have had the Parliamentary Mental Health Select Committee deliver their report; the budget announcement and subsequent funding for the ...<\/div><\/li>ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan (2022-2024) Launch Event<\/a><\/h4>
The ASPIRES Project Team were pleased to host the official Launch event for the Metro North Mental Health ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan on Tuesday 21 June at ...<\/div><\/li>Deadly Awards<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>Congratulations to Chris Henaway and Penny Dale for being awarded a Metro North Health Deadly Award at the recent MNMH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Activities Showcase. \n<\/div><\/li>Art and DBT \u2013 Are they Complimentary?<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) recognises the impact of emotions and how they can influence thoughts and behaviours. The therapy aims to teach people how to manage their emotions and express ...<\/div><\/li>PEC \u201cMini Makeover\u201d<\/a><\/h4>
<\/a><\/div>Often consumers and family members visiting PEC, comment on the white walls and sterile hospital feeling. They report it contributes negatively to their already fragile mental health and some ...<\/div><\/li>Staff Compliments<\/a><\/h4>
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