The Federal Government has allocated $6.5 million for a program to train primary healthcare staff to use e-mental health therapies and associated technologies. Queensland’s University of Technology will lead the e-Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac) initiative in partnership with the Australian National University, the Black Dog Institute, the Menzies School of Health Research, the University of Rural Health, the University of Sydney, the Australian National University (ANU). eMHPrac will provide specialised training and support around electronic mental health therapies for GPs, psychologists, social workers, nurses and other health professionals who are having trouble keeping abreast of developments in the field. ANU said that over the next three years, it would be providing e-mental health training opportunities through face-to-face workshops, online training modules, an online discussion group, and webinars. The government is also providing a further $5 million to create an e-mental health platform that makes it easier for young people to access mental health services. “The government is investing in e-mental health as part of our overall plan to improve primary care, which will be crucial to the future success of our health system,” Minister for Health Peter Dutton said in a statement. “International research has demonstrated that telephone and online services can be equally effective for people with anxiety and depression as face-to-face therapy.” Follow Byron Connolly on Twitter:@ByronConnolly Follow CIO Australia on Twitter and Like us on Facebook… Twitter: @CIO_Australia, Facebook: CIO Australia, or take part in the CIO conversation on LinkedIn: CIO Australia Related content BrandPost Helping the C-suite leverage their network as a business-boosting asset By Tanya O'Hara Mar 28, 2023 3 mins IT Leadership Opinion 5 hard questions every IT leader must answer Strong leadership is vital to IT success — and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Continual self-reflection is essential for knowing whether it’s time to restructure your approach to leading IT. By Thornton May Mar 28, 2023 5 mins Business IT Alignment IT Leadership Feature CIOs address the impact of hybrid work Assessing how some of the most progressive CIOs strive to provide both technological and emotional support for a dispersed workforce. By Pat Brans Mar 28, 2023 8 mins CIO Remote Work Employee Experience BrandPost Smart UPS Connectivity: what it is and why you need it By Veronica Lew Mar 27, 2023 4 mins Remote Access Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe