Mental Health Week 9th - 15th October

The 2011 Mental Health Week is rapidly approaching. During this week, Sunday the 9th to Saturday the 15th, ADAVIC will be holding two lectures.

On Tuesday the 11th of October Dr Scott Blair-West will be presenting a lecture on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This lecture aims to explain what OCD is and will discuss different examples of the obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals people perform. It will also delve into some more newly recognised OCD symptoms performed to reduce anxiety. For more information or to book online, please click here.

The second lecture; 'Treating Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)' will be held on Thursday the 13th of October. Presenter Peter Kyriakoulis will discuss the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a treatment option for Panic Attacks. For more information about this event or to book online, please click here

Online Treatment For OCD

Swinburne University researchers have been trialing an online treatment option for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with initial findings indicating that it could be successful in helping to manage symptoms.

"The online treatment will potentially make a huge difference for people in remote or rural areas, who have limited access to psychological services," said Professor Michael Kyrios who is leading the study.

The initial trial is now being followed by a larger study which will provide participants with access to free online treatment that is supported by therapists.

If you are over 18 year of age and are interested in participating you can contact Sam Mancuso on (03) 9214 4628 or via email: semancuso@swin.edu.au

For more information visit Anxiety Online