News

Update: Expression of interest closes

An expression of interest (EOI) for public mental health services to participate as a pilot site for MHPOD closed during December 2009. The aims of the pilot process are to identify enablers and barriers to the successful implementation of MHPOD; support services to incorporate MHPOD in professional development programs; and to evaluate MHPOD’s effectiveness as a professional development tool.

MHPOD pilot

An expression of interest (EOI) for public mental health services to participate as a pilot site for MHPOD was released in November 2009. The aims of the pilot process are to identify enablers and barriers to the successful implementation of MHPOD; support services to incorporate MHPOD in professional development programs; and to evaluate MHPOD’s effectiveness as a professional development tool.

Two new sample topics

Two new topics are now available on the Sample Topics page (see the Try a Sample page): Classification of Mental Disorders and Dual Disability. Both topics deliver "on the ground experience" through the inclusion of audio interviews with practitioners, and some activities for you to check and refine your understanding of both subjects.