e-Mental Health

International Conference 2020

Please note: the time in this program is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

5 November

0915	Welcome and acknowledgement of country Professor Alan Brichta, Director (Basic Science) Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research, University of Newcastle, Australia Opening address Professor Elizabeth Sullivan, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia Moderator Professor Sally Chan, Deputy Director, Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research
0930	Keynote speech I E-mental health approaches to suicide prevention in clinical and non-clinical populations: benefits, harms, and ethical considerations Professor Greg Carter, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital; Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia Moderator Dr Agatha Conrad, Hunter New England Local Health District
1030	Break
1040	Plenary session I Moving from face-to-face to online over a weekend; the challenges and opportunity of COVID-19 Professor Liz Burd, Pro Vice-Chancellor (COVID-19 Response Leader), Learning and Teaching, Academic Division, University of Newcastle, Australia Using e-technology to support students' mental health during COVID-19 Dr Emma Kerr, Clinical Psychologist and Online Counsellor, University of Newcastle, Australia The role of social media in youth suicide prevention: the development of the #chatsafe project Associate Professor Jo Robinson, Centre For Youth Mental Health (CYMH), University of Melbourne, Australia Can guidelines and a social media campaign improve online safety among young people Dr Louise La Sala, Suicide Prevention Team, Orygen, Australia Moderator Professor Regina Lee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia
1200	Break
1210	Plenary session II A study protocol to implement school-based e-health interventions to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance social wellbeing among junior high school students Professor Regina Lee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia Using e-technology to promote people’s health and wellbeing Professor Mitch Duncan, School of Medicine & Public Health; Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Australia Using technology within mental health services Dr Agatha Conrad, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia Moderator Dr Sally Hunt, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia
1310	Lunch break
1410	Plenary session III Digital mental health: a panacea in pandemic? Professor Rhonda Wilson, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia A (brief) history of psychology and e-mental health Dr Sally Hunt, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia E-health resources for supporting family carers of people living with dementia in Hong Kong Associate Professor Helen Chan, the Nethersole School of Nursing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Moderator Dr Emma Quilty, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Australia
1510	Break
1530	Plenary session IV - Early career researchers showcase Building confidence and capacity in mental health for family day care educators through online learning: outcomes of a randomised control trial Bronte Lyford, Everymind, Australia and Ashleigh Old, University of Newcastle, Australia An innovative role for digital signage in mental health: implementation science Richard Clancy, Hunter New England Mental Health, Australia Online support for family, friends and loved ones of people with depressive or anxiety symptoms Elloyse Saw, Everymind, Australia Investigating the impact of an autonomous vehicle rollout on vulnerable road users' attitude and engagement Angus McKerral, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia Moderator Dr Zoi Triandafilidis, Everymind, Australia
1640	End of Day 1

6 November

0915	Keynote speech II Tele-health, rural adversity and the Orange Declaration Professor David Perkins, Director, Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH), University of Newcastle, Australia Moderator Dr Hazel Dalton, CRRMH, University of Newcastle, Australia
1000	Break
1010	Plenary session V – supported by CRRMH Mapping the hidden voices in rural and remote mental health Professor Jane Farmer, Social Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Mapping social fragmentation in rural and remote Australia – implications for mental health Dr Nasser Bagheri, Australian National University, Australia Tele-mental health consultations Professor Luis Salvador-Carulla, Australian National University, Australia Moderator Dr Hazel Dalton, CRRMH, University of Newcastle, Australia
1110	Break
1120	Keynote speech III – supported by Everymind Use of e-technology in mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention - opportunities and challenges Professor Sally Chan, Deputy Director, Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research, University of Newcastle, Australia Moderator Conjoint Associate Professor Carmel Loughland, Director (Clinical Science), Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research
1220	Lunch break
1330	Plenary session VI Cortical haemodynamic response measured by functional near infrared spectroscopy during a verbal fluency task in patients with major depression and borderline personality disorder Associate Professor Roger Ho, Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore The nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme for type 2 diabetes patients with poor glycaemic control: preliminary results from a randomised controlled trial Associate Professor Wenru Wang, National University of Singapore, Singapore Personalising an app for individuals with addictive disorders Dr Melvyn Zhang, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore A mobile application of breast cancer e-Support program for Chinese women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: results of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial Associate Professor Jiemin Zhu, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, China Moderator Conjoint Professor Richard Clancy, Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research
1450	Break
1500	Plenary session VII – supported by the Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Australia Eat better to feel better; Using eHealth to help people optimise their nutrition-related health and well-being Professor Clare Collins, School of Health Sciences, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia Addictive overeating and mental health, development of an online tele-health program Associate Professor Tracy Burrow, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia No money no time: an e-health tool with applicability to populations at risk of mental illness Dr Lee Ashton, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia Examining the mental health and wellbeing of Australia university students: what is the role of health behaviours? Dr Melinda Hutchesson, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia Moderator Conjoint Associate Professor Carmel Loughland, Director (Clinical Science), Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research
1620	Closing remarks Conjoint Associate Professor Carmel Loughland, Director (Clinical Science), Priority Research Centre, Brain and Mental Health Research

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

e-Mental Health

Please note: the time in this program is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

5 November

Welcome and acknowledgement of country

Opening address

Moderator

Keynote speech I

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Break

Plenary session I

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Break

Plenary session II

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Lunch break

Plenary session III

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Break

Plenary session IV - Early career researchers showcase

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End of Day 1

6 November

Keynote speech II

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Break

Plenary session V – supported by CRRMH

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Break

Keynote speech III – supported by Everymind

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Lunch break

Plenary session VI

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Break

Plenary session VII – supported by the Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity & Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Australia

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Closing remarks