News & Announcements

The ALIGNED study may help your patients with depression find the right antidepressant medication.

Researchers from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, are currently working on a research project on young-onset dementia (YOD) care called Joint Solutions. It aims to provide data on the gaps and barriers along the pathways of care for YOD, from pre-diagnosis to post-diagnosis.

We invite you to be part of a research study to help us evaluate a set of online resources to help mental health workers to support voice-hearers using an evidence-based voice hearing approach.

We are delighted to share an initiative by the Australian Digital Health Agency that aims to enhance the digital health literacy of health care professionals, both patients and their carers. In an era where technology is transforming the healthcare landscape, healthcare professionals must guide their patients in navigating and utilising digital health tools effectively.

Researchers and clinicians from the University of Queensland, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and Metro North Mental Health, are currently conducting a survey on knowledge, attitudes, and readiness for psychedelic-assisted therapy by GPs, psychologists, and psychiatrists

The medical fax machine has all but entered retirement in the Hunter New England region, as electronic referrals between general practitioners and their service providers become more widely used.

The Commonwealth Government recently announced it will make temporary changes to Telehealth to give GPs and specialists additional flexibility to support their patients safely, including the continued supply of PPE and online support.

The federal government has committed funding to support permanent telehealth services that successfully transformed healthcare delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With Heart week starting on Monday May 3 the PHN’s rural Clinical Council is urging all health professionals and community members to start a conversation about heart health and discuss the steps we all need to take to reduce our risk of developing heart disease.

The all-new mobile‑friendly HNE HealthPathways site is here and easier to use on your phone, tablet, or desktop.