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People generally consider dementia to be an older person's disease, but nearly 30,000 Australians who have the condition developed it before they were 65.

We have extensive processes in place to safely assess and manage any patients with viral infections, including COVID-19.

Create 4 Art Exhibition was held at the Incinerator Gallery in May 2019, celebrating the great work with nearly 70 pieces on display.

Eating disorders (EDs) are serious and potentially life threatening mental illnesses. Evidence shows that people experiencing EDs are most likely to recover when receiving community support.

The outstanding commitment, dedication and teamwork of Melbourne Health staff has been recognised at the 2018 Celebrating Excellence Awards held on Friday 23 November 2018.

Most people know what it takes to have a healthy body to keep us living longer. But when it comes to doing things for a healthy mind, it can be a bit hard to know what to do.

Congratulations to Professor Dennis Velakoulis, who was presented the Ian Simpson Award by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists for his dedication to the clinical care and research of complex neuropsychiatric disorders.

Construction of the Metro Tunnel may cause some delays if you are travelling to or from Parkville.

Research just published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal has shown physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smokefree policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.

After more than 12 months of planning, consumer consultation, design, editing and development, we have a new NorthWestern Mental Health website.

The Broadmeadows Inpatient Unit Intensive Care Unit was officially opened by The Hon. Frank McGuire, Local Member for Broadmeadows in December.

A NorthWestern Mental Health program that supports consumers to get back on track through the Assisted Intensive Medication Service (AIMS) won the category of Improving Equity. The program enhances regular clinical interventions by providing outreach evening support to public mental health consumers