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Congratulations Professor McGorry!
The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies is delighted that Professor Patrick McGorry has been chosen as Australian of the Year for 2010, in this the 50th year of the award. Prof. McGorry has been an inspiration to those working in the youth field for many years because of his dedication, passion and innovation in relation to youth mental health.
If you don’t know much about Patrick McGorry’s work, or about issues in youth mental health, find out more.
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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:17:37 +1100
HEALTH AND WELLBEING | Sexual images 'inescapable' for kids: The professional body for Australia's psychiatrists says the self-regulation of advertising, and other media industries, has failed to protect children from an onslaught of sexualised content. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/1028684/sexual-images-inescapable-for-kids
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:13:20 +1100
EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Government funds 200 traineeships for Indigenous students: The 2010 Aboriginal School Based Traineeship Program will see 200 Indigenous high school students work with businesses across Australia. http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Arbib/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100312_130752.aspx
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:08:59 +1100
MENTAL HEALTH | beyondblue Draft Clinical Practice Guidelines: In 2009 and 2010 beyondblue: the national depression initiative funded and led the development of two sets of Clinical Practice Guidelines. These draft guideline documents draw on the latest research evidence about the best way to identify, treat and manage depression, anxiety and related disorders. http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.1245