‘Flattening the curve of mental ill-health’ webinar series
Prevention United is hosting a series of online discussions on how Australia can ‘flatten the curve’ of mental ill-health in the wake of COVID19.
These sessions provide a range of expert views on the mental health and wellbeing impacts of coronavirus and discuss important ways that these impacts can be reduced through evidence-based promotion and prevention programs in the months and years ahead.
You will be able to post questions to our presenters.
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Places for each webinar are limited and will be allocated in order of registration.
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Flattening the mental ill-health curve in the wake of COVID19
with
Professor Tony Jorm, Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
There are worrying signs that the health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are contributing to an increase in mental health conditions in the community. This webinar will explore what can be done to flatten this curve of mental ill-health and prevent the onset of new cases of mental health conditions using the latest evidence-based approaches to prevention.
The economic case for promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental ill-health in the aftermath of COVID19
with
Professor Cathy Mihalopoulos, Professor of Health Economics and the director of Deakin Health Economics within the School of Health and Social Development at Deakin University
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
Mental health conditions are not inevitable and there are numerous evidence-based approaches to the prevention of mental health conditions. Many of these are cost-effective and can produce significant savings for individuals, governments and society. This webinar will explore the growing evidence from economic evaluations of prevention initiatives.
Wellbeing is contagious too: Inner strength and compassion during and after COVID-19
with
Emeritus Professor Felicia Huppert, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education and Director of the Well-being Institute at the University of Cambridge.
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
The COVID-19 pandemic may have taken a collective toll on public mental health and wellbeing, but there is good reason for hope. Decades of wellbeing research shows that people can grow through adversity when they are able to cultivate inner strength and compassion. This webinar will discuss the need to foster these qualities through the broad public policy response to COVID-19 and targeted promotion and prevention programs.
Flattening the curve of substance use harms
12.30-2pm Wednesday 10th June
with
Professor Maree Teesson, Director, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
Dr Lexine Stapinski, Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
and
Dr Louise Birrell, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
Initial research points to a shift in people’s use of drugs and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, young people and schools need access to evidence based resources promoting healthy habits and preventing problematic drug and alcohol use from an early age. This webinar will explore evidence-based prevention and early intervention programs for substance use, with a focus on digital tools that can be taken to scale.
Promoting and protecting the mental health of children and young people in the era of COVID-19
12.30-2pm Thursday 11th June
with
Professor Harriet Hiscock, Director of the Health Services Research Unit at The Royal Children’s Hospital and Group Leader of the Health Services Research Group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Professor John Toumbourou, Chair in Health Psychology and the Leader in Translation Sciences within the Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, Deakin University
and
Professor James Scott, Head of Mental Health Programme, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Download slides – Professor Hiscock, Professor Scott, Professor Toumbourou
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
The COVID-19 pandemic is having major impacts on the lives of children, young people and their parents. Children and young people have been less able to interact with friends and their learning has changed, while parents have been dealing with unemployment or juggling work and home schooling. This webinar will explore how we can support children, young people and parents during this difficult time and reduce the risk of mental health conditions among these groups.
Digital Interventions for Suicide Prevention
12.30-1.30pm Monday 15th June
with
Professor Helen Christensen, Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
Digital technologies have a place in suicide prevention, in at least three areas: Lowering suicide ideation at scale using psychological therapies; improving means restriction; and developing better models of prediction. Using research and development projects from the Black Dog Institute and Deakin University, and developed by my colleagues over many years, this webinar identifies what technologies can do, the barriers to innovation, and asks “What is required to fast track technology innovation in Australia?”.
Helen Christensen, using the work of colleagues, including Assoc/Prof Fiona Shand, Dr Joe Tighe, Prof Phil Batterham, Prof Andrew Mackinnon, Dr Michelle Tye, Dr Jin Han, Dr Mark Larsen, Dr Kit Huckvale, Prof Svetha Venkatesh.
The case for community-led action and social policy reform in the wake of COVID19
12.30-1.30pm Tuesday 16th June – click to register
with
Professor John Toumbourou, Chair in Health Psychology and the Leader in Translation Sciences within the Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, Deakin University
and
Dr Stephen Carbone, Executive Director of Prevention United
Download slides – Professor John Toumbourou, Dr Stephen Carbone
Hosted by Dr Lachlan Kent, Prevention United Development Manager
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant social and economic upheaval. Community strengthening programs have shown benefits in preventing substance misuse and may hold benefits for mental wellbeing. Social & economic policies that soften the impacts from COVID-19 are crucial for prevention. This webinar will explore place-based solutions, and public policies that may help flatten the curve of mental ill-health
Putting the missing steps in stepped care: low intensity support in the COVID-19 era and beyond
12.30-1.30pm Friday 19th June
with
Georgie Harman, CEO, Beyond Blue
Hosted by Dr Stephen Carbone, Prevention United Executive Director
The COVID-19 pandemic is having significant impacts on population mental health. Preliminary data, clinical and lived experience insights suggest that Australia is beginning to see higher levels of reported anxiety and psychological distress in the general population. Now, more than ever, we need a mental health system that puts people first, providing services and supports in a way that best matches a person’s unique life circumstances. This webinar will examine the low intensity gap in the stepped care model and how we can fix it, showcasing NewAccess – a safe, accessible and outcomes-rich early intervention model that’s ripe for the times.
