Community Health Forums

Slides from Managing the Stress of Anxiety

28/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
A selection of Slides from Professor Malhi's Presentation to the Forum held 16 September 2008

Managing the Stress of Anxiety

16/09/2008 12:00:00 AM
"Managing the Stress of Anxiety" was the topic discussed at the 6th North Shore Rotary Community Health Forum held in Chatswood on Tuesday 16 September 2008. 

Thank you for your Help

4/09/2008 12:00:00 AM
North Shore Rotary Community Health Forum Committee thanks one of the fine supporters behind the North Shore Mental Health Forum program, Mail Marketing Works.

Understanding Adolescent Mental Health Issues

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
"Only one in four young people experiencing mental health problems will get help" said Professor Gin Malhi at the 4th mental health forum held by North Shore Rotary.

Mental Health Help Line

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
Many people do not know where to go to get help for themselves or someone they care for. The Mental Health Help Line is the answer - 1300 302 980 24 hours 7 days a week.

Understanding & Treating Bipolar Disorders

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
Professor Gin Malhi took the audience through the 'ins and outs' of Bipolar Disorder, a disease state that affects 2-3% of the population, striking both sexes equally and often starting in childhood.

Understanding & Treating Depression

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
Professor Ian Hickie presented many examples and case studies where the outcomes from a mental illness were vastly improved when the patient sought early help from the medical system. He identified adolescents and young men in the 15 to 30 age group

Photos from North Shore Rotary Community Health Forum

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
View the photos from the North Shore Rotary Community Health Forums

Young People & Mental Illness

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
Professor McGorry spoke about the need to tailor the mental health system to better meet the needs of young people by concentrating on early diagnosis and intervention.

Chronology

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
A list of the Forum events organised by the North Shore Rotary Community Health Forum committee

How it all began

16/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
A challenge to hold a Mental Health Forum after hosting the Rotary Health Safari visit in Chatswood was the start of the North Shore Rotary Community Health Forum program.

Drug & Alcohol

15/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
The 5th public forum held by North Shore Rotary Clubs led to a significant number of telephone callers to the health service.