Suicide prevention in Australia: Where to from here
Member Only
InPsych
Suicide is the most common cause of death in Australians aged 15-44 years – more common than deaths from motor vehicle accidents or skin cancer (Aleman & Denys 2014). Over 2,500 people die from suicide in Australia each year and more than 65,000 make an attempt. Rates have flu...
Published Jul 2019
APS members recognised in 2016 Australia Day Honours List
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InPsych
Officer (AO) in the General Division
Emeritus Professor Susan Hilary SPENCE AO FAPS was recognised for distinguished service to mental health research, particularly to prevention and treatment in young people, to tertiary education, and as a mentor.
Member (AM) in the Ge...
Published May 2017
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Melville, WA 11 Feb-8 April 2026
Non-APS Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life.
You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Webinar 21 Oct-9 Dec 2025
Non-APS Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life.
You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Bondi, NSW 10 Feb-31 March 2026
Non-APS Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life.
You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Newmarket, QLD 14 Oct-2 Dec 2025
Non-APS Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life.
You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Newmarket, QLD 03 Feb-31 March 2026
Non-APS Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life.
You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...
Trauma focused CBT for children, adolescents, and families
APS Institute
The APS hosts this webinar with the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), developed by Drs Anthony Mannarino, Judy Cohen and Esther Deblinger, is an evidence-based intervention that helps children, adolescents and thei...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Newtown, NSW 9 Feb-30 March 2026
Non-APS Event
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into your everyday life.
You will learn specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhausti...
Navigating ethical issues during disasters and emergencies
APS Institute
Disasters and emergencies are an ever-present feature of Australian life, but the frequency and intensity of these events is increasing. Projections influenced by such issues as climate change suggest that this trajectory is likely to continue. With recent research indicating ...