Black Dog Institute

Are you a current mental health practitioner? Join us, along with researchers from UNSW, and Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, in our exciting research study!

We're seeking your professional opinion on the effectiveness and feasibility of a prediction model for personalisation of digital interventions to help treating depression and anxiety in adult clients.

Please follow this link if you are interested in participating 👉 bit.ly/4hynMOO

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 📩 m.ciharova@vu.nl or j.newby@unsw.edu.au

#mentalhealth #research #mentalhealthpractioner

Wishing our community a safe and relaxing holiday period 🧡 Our organisation will be closed until Monday January 6th.

For anyone who may need a supportive voice during this time, please consider the contacts and services listed below 👇 Please remember, if your life is in immediate danger, dial 000.

During Mental Health Month, there’s often added pressures on Health Professionals, but it is important as ever to check in regarding your own wellbeing!

Our TEN Digital Mental Health Check-up is here to assist you in identifying and facing challenges to your emotional wellbeing head on.

Take a look below at how the TEN Digital Mental Health Check-Up for Health Professionals works 👇 Connect with evidence-based support here 👉 bit.ly/3BvouMX

Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly.

In a new Lancet Commission, experts including co-author Helen Christensen, Scientia Professor of Mental Health at @UNSW Sydney and Research Fellow at Black Dog Institute, urge policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response, and outline 12 key recommendations for action.

Read a new Commission on self-harm here 👉 bit.ly/3XZofBr

#WorldMentalHealthDay

@TheLancet, @blackdoginst, @BristolUniPsych, @HM_Christensen

Get ready, #gamers! 🎮 Join us at Australia's biggest gaming convention, #PAX where we are the charity partner this year!

How can I support Black Dog Institute (BDI) at @pax?

🎯 Do you like House of the Dragon, Raised by Wolves or Assassin's Creed Origins? Meet BAFTA nominated actor Abubakar Salim at PAX Aus on Fri 11 Oct, 11am-1pm. He is proudly supporting Black Dog Institute - donate $8 or more to receive a signed artwork and picture!

🎮 Visit our stall to win prizes kindly donated by @JBLQuantumANZ and LG, get BDI merchandise, get our pinny!

👾 Go to panels in the GenerOzity Wombat Theatre @GenerOZity – get to watch your favourite streamers and gamers do wild things to raise funds for BDI

🕹️ BDI will also have our very own panel - come to hear from @staybombatic and the BDI team about mental health and gaming and win more prizes!

Check out these snaps from last year 👇 This year, make a difference with us and get involved by visiting our panel on the day! 🧡 Let's make a difference together!