Management of chronic pain using telehealth during COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the need for rapid introduction of remotely supported pain management services. In a review article, Eccleston et al. (2020) provide recommendations for health professionals in adapting to this.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth app...
Published May 2022
Working our way through COVID-19
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The speed at which COVID-19 has spread around the world and the changes that it has forced us all to make in every aspect of our lives has been astonishing.
From the cases reported from Wuhan in December last year, to the staged lockdowns of numerous countries, and the rest...
Published May 2020
Returning to the workplace in the age of COVID-19
Businesses across Australia are now busy planning a return to ‘business as usual’ and establishing a new normal for work and operations. But how do we prepare employees for this transition? This information sheet outlines some important people considerations to factor in befor...
Last reviewed Aug 2022
Use of alcohol and other drugs in the COVID-19 environment
The use of alcohol and drugs can have a negative impact on mental health, physical health and brain health. This sheet outlines some basic facts and strategies to help you manage your substance use while coping with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Last reviewed Aug 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Compensable scheme announcements in relation to psychological services and p
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The COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and rapidly changing. The APS has compiled a table of compensable scheme announcements that have been made across Australia in regards to psychological services and provisions for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The table can be used a...
Last reviewed Sep 2020
Tips for coping with coronavirus (COVID-19) anxiety
Following the declaration of a worldwide pandemic and as the number of coronavirus cases rose across Australia, the level of anxiety within the community increased. For many people, the feeling of anxiety was increased by the restrictions put in place by the government to acti...
Last reviewed Aug 2022
Managing hazards to employee mental health during COVID-19
This information sheet will outline five key psychosocial hazards employees may experience when required to work from home, with tips on how your organisation can better manage these risks before they result in harm.
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Last reviewed Aug 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19) anxiety and staying mentally healthy: Information for older adults
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop, we all worry about how it is going to affect our own and our family's health, work and finances. The evidence indicates that if older adults contract the virus they are at greater risk of having more severe outcomes from it. Ho...
Last reviewed Aug 2022
Supporting children with autism spectrum disorder in the COVID-19 environment
There are many changes that have come about quickly as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) and young people with autism may need support to cope with these changes and process any worries they may have. This information sheet outlines some stratgies that may be used to support ...
Last reviewed Aug 2022
Loneliness and social isolation in the time of COVID-19
Prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one in four Australians were lonely. It is not yet known if Australians are lonelier due to social-distancing requirements and selfisolation, but it is important to take note, as lonely Australians have significantly worse physical...
Last reviewed Aug 2022