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2nd National CREMS Conference

Image: online and interactive resources to prevent and treat substance use and mental health concerns in young people
Date Published:
25 Aug 2014
Contact person:
Jasmin Bartlett (j.bartlett@unsw.edu.au)
Event date: 
Tuesday, 26 August 2014 - 9:00am

Substance use and mental health concerns in young people: Sharing online and interactive resources

We are delighted to announce our plans for the second National Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use (CREMS) Conference! This year CREMS speakers will showcase the innovative evidence-based resources developed for the prevention and treatment of comorbid mental health and substance use conditions in young people. This workshop will include an update on the latest research examining the effectiveness of interventions, directions for development of future interventions and opportunities to experience the online programs.Access to the online programs and clinical resources will be made available at the conference.

The Conference will take place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 26th August, held in conjunction with The Mental Health Services (TheMHS) Conference. CREMS members are eligible for a limited number of concession registrations. 

Speakers include Professor Vera Morgan (University of Western Australia), Dr Cath Chapman (University of New South Wales), Dr Erica Crome (Macquarie University), Dr Emma Barrett (University of New South Wales), Dr Lexine Stapinski (University of New South Wales), Ms Nina te Pas (Curtin University), and Ms Mel Forbes-Harper (International School of Western Australia).

Open to: 
Service providers & clinicians, researchers, teachers, parents, consumers
Location: 
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: 
Full fee: $295; Concession: $170
Booking deadline: 
Friday, 22 August 2014 - 5pm
Contact for bookings: 
The Mental Health Services Conference
Contact for inquiries: 
Jasmin Bartlett (j.bartlett@unsw.edu.au)