The Department of Health must give a higher priority to resourcing state-wide services which includes support for people with eating disorders in its Services Plan to be developed this year. Read more
Initiatives that respond to local circumstances in Queensland’s acute mental health wards would offer better outcomes for consumers, hospital staff and the community, Queensland Mental Health Commi Read more
Systemic reforms introduced under the Mental Health Bill 2014 tabled in Parliament today represent a step forward for Queenslanders with mental health or drug and alcohol issues. Read more
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck today expressed deep concern at the number of shootings by police in Queensland. Read more
More and better targeted support is needed to help expectant and new mothers battling depression, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck said today. Read more