Topics

New concepts, research and practices in mental health relating to:

Mental Health and Wellbeing

·          Early Intervention

·          Management of mental health disorders

·          Cultural Understanding of Illness/wellness

·          Cultural Models of Clinical Practice

·          Disabilities

·          Heart problems

·          Sleep disorders

·          Body image

·          Ageing

·          Diabetes

·          Children and adolescents

·          Men

·          Women

·          Indigenous people

·          Refugees

·          Frontline Responders

·          Cultural Health Practices

·          Torture and Trauma

·          Religious Beliefs and Mental Health

·          Sport/Physical Activity

·          Arts/music Based Therapy

·          Alternative Treatment

·          Non-traditional Health Practices

Government Issues and the Economy

·          Policy Development

·          Mental Health legislation

·          Effective regional practices

·          Community Health

·          Work Force

Terrorism

·          Impact of Terrorism

·          Violence and Retribution

·          Mass Violence and its impact

·          Recovery Through Global Collaboration

Addiction

·          Alcohol & drugs

·          Drug and alcohol cultural issues

·          Gambling

·          Food and other addictions

·          Phone and Internet Addictive Behaviours

·          Innovative Models and Practice

Information Technology

·          Evaluation and Outcome Measurement

·          Online Assessment Tools

·          Health Professionals and Training

·          Health Education

·          Media

Suicide and Self-harm

·          Early intervention and prevention

·          Death, Dying, Grieving

·          Spirituality/beliefs 

Lived experience and Carers

·          Persons with Lived Experience / Consumers

·          Policy and Government issues

·          Advocacy

·          Recovery

·         Carers, Family, Services