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Mental Health Resource Folder - with updates to Jan 2012	Program Officer

The 2009 edition of the Mental Health Resource Folder replaces the 2004 folder and reflects the changes in referral options in mental health in recent years.

Information updates will be made electronically as required and the amended documents will be indicated in red.

If you have additional information that is not included and you think other GPs may benefit from having that information please inform General Practice South.

Please contact us if you find any information is incorrect or services or contact numbers have changed.

To provide comment on the Mental Health Resource Folder please email or call General Practice South on 6208 7300.

Disclaimer: Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information given in this resource is accurate, General Practice South will not accept liability for any injury, loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance on this information.

Referral Options	Key Contacts	Addictive Behaviour	Training & Support	Resource Info
MH Services	Psychiatric Services	MH Nurse Incentive	Better Access ^{Nov 2011}	Mental Health Act

Section 1 - Mental Health Referral Options
1	Quick Reference for GP Referral for Mental Health Emergencies and Violent Patients
2	Mental Health Emergencies-Minimising risk and harm to patients and the GP ^{Nov 11}
3	Mental Health Emergencies-What to do??? ^{Nov 11}
4	Referral Pathways for Patients with a Severe Mental Health Disorder ^{Nov 11}
5	Quick Reference for GP Referral for Less Acute Mental Health Presentations ^{Nov 11}
6	Referral Pathways for Patients with Less Acute Mental Health Presentations ^{Nov 11}
7	Integrated Care Service (Southern Tasmania) ^{Nov 11}
8	Patient Pathways Flow chart overview ^{Nov 11}
9	GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements ^{Nov 11}

Section 2 - Key Mental Health Contacts
1	Medicare Registered AH Professionals under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative ^{Regular Updates}
1a	Local GP Providers of Focussed Psychological Strategies ^{Sept 2011}
2	GP Psych Support
3	Community Support Services
3a	Support Services and Support Groups ^{Minor Update June 11}
3b	Free or Low Cost Counselling Services ^{Mar 10 Update}
3c	Housing and Emergency Accommodation
4	Support for Suicidal Patients and Those Bereaved by Suicide
5	Phone Lines and Information Services for GPs
6	Phone Helplines and Information Services for Patients
7	Internet Sites- Mental Health ^{Jul 10 Update}
8	Perinatal Depression Referral Options ^{Updated Nov 2011}

Section 3 - Addictive Behaviours
1	Agencies Working with Addictive Behaviours ^{May 2011 Update}
2	Alcohol and Drug Service (South) Referral Form ^{Sep 2010}

Section 4 - Training and Support for GPs
1	Mental Health Continuing Professional Development ^{Feb 2011 Update}
2	General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration GPMHSC ^{2011-2013 Update soon}

Section 5 - Mental Health Resource Information
1	Borderline Personality Disorder -A Resource Booklet for GPs
2	Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 6 - Mental Health Services DHHS Tasmania
1	Mental Health Services Helpline
2	Referral Form to Mental Health Helpline ^No^{v 2011 Update}
3	MHS Residential and Rehabilitation Services in Southern Tasmania ^{July 2009 version to be updated}

Section 7 - Psychiatric Services
1	Private in-patient Psychiatric Services
2	Local Private Psychiatrists ^{Updated Sep 2011}
3	MBS 291 description
4	GP to Psychiatrist Referral Form MBS 291
5	MBS 293 description

Section 8 - Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program
1	The Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program

Section 9 - Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative - General Information
**	New Medicare Item Numbers for GP Mental Health Treatment Plans ^{Nov 2011 Updates} Number of Allied Health Services
1	Disorders that can be treated under Better Access to Mental Health Care ^{Nov 2011 Update}
2	Checklist for GP Mental Health Assessment, Treatment Plan, Review and Consultation
3	GP Mental Health Treatment Plan Flowchart ^{Nov 2011 Update}
4	Template - Patient Assessment and Patient Plan ^{May be used for Items 2700, 2701,2715 or 2717}
5	Completed example Patient Assessment ^{as above}
6	Completed example-Patient Plan ^{as above}

Section 10 - Mental Health Act 1996 - currently under review
1	Mental Health Act 1996 Initial Order Process Flowchart for GPs
2	Your Rights under the Mental Health Act 1996 (Pamphlet for patients)
3	Initial Order Form 1 and Explanatory Notes
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Mental Health Resource Folder - with updates to Jan 2012