Recognise and respond: White Book update guides GPs The new edition draws on evidence of what victims and survivors want from health professionals when responding to abuse and violence.
‘There’s lots of suffering’: Supporting veterans amid Afghan turmoil The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released new resources to help GPs support their patients.
RACGP offers mental health training for rural GPs The online psychological training programs will help GPs support patients affected by natural disasters and COVID-19.
Is there hidden trauma behind strict drug laws? Dr Hester Wilson raises concerns over the ‘drugs are bad’ mentality, when there is a proven harm-minimisation approach.
Isolation silver lining? Drop in road trauma, assaults and injuries Australia’s lockdown has seen rates of trauma plummet, with road accidents, sports injuries and alcohol-linked assaults all falling.
Coping with horror: The long game of recovery Once the devastating firefronts are gone, GPs will be called on to help their patients and communities deal with the ongoing trauma.
‘Vital resource’ to help GPs treat Stolen Generations A new factsheet will help doctors deliver healthcare that acknowledges the impacts of trauma to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Critical care centre receives $67 million boost Australia’s ability to respond to disasters and health emergencies will benefit from the funding injection.
What price do we pay to avoid children being noisy? Preventing childhood trauma starts with letting children know they can be heard – even if that means being noisy, Dr Gillian Riley writes.
Working to address ongoing trauma of the Stolen Generations The Healing Foundation is hopeful a report on the intergenerational effects of the Stolen Generations will guide a trauma-informed policy strategy.