Mental Health

One in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. General Practice Network NT (GPNNT) is committed to improving the access to mental health services in the NT through implementing a range of mental health initiatives and services.

GPNNT’s Mental Health Programs:

Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative
Access to Allied Psychological Services Project (ATAPS)
Tamarind Centre GP Clinic
Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas Program (Katherine)
Aboriginal Mental Health
Comorbidity
Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas Program (Central Australia)

Resources
beyondblue
Headspace Top End
Head Space Central Australia
Darwin Directory of Psychological Services- July 2010

Suicide Risk Assessment Tool
Suicide Risk Response Tool
Quick Reference Card: Biopsychosocial
Quick Reference Card: Risk Assessment and Safety Plan
Quick Reference Card: Suicide Risk Protective Factors
Living is for everyone (LIFE)

Support
Medicare online support
GP Psych Support Service
E mental health therapies
NT Assoc of Relatives & Friends of the Mentally Ill Inc (NT ARAFMI)
Mental Health Carers NT
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
Mental Health Association of Central Australia

Education
Mental Health Skills Training Fact Sheet
Mental Health online Learning

Please refer to the GPNNT Calendar of Eventsfor a full program of education provided by GPNNT.

Acknowledgements
GPNNT acknowledges the financial support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and the NT Government Department of Health and Families.