Reconnexion is excited to partner with Victorian PHNs to deliver a series of deprescribing events with international expert Dr Mark Horowitz. These sessions will focus on upskilling GPs on the RACGP-endorsed Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, to safely deprescribe psychotropic medications such as Benzodiazepines and Antidepressants.
- North Western Melbourne PHN
- Eastern Melbourne PHN
- Gippsland PHN
Register now to enter the Better Sleep Program to access free sleep treatment. Our stepped-care program is delivered entirely online and can be accessed without referral.
Dr Erin Oldenhof and A/Prof Petra Staiger spoke about the impacts of insomnia and how the Better Sleep Program can help, click here to listen and hear about some of the exciting findings from Deakin's evaluation of the program so far.
Benzo Stories is a compelling series that delves into one of the most misunderstood medications, benzodiazepines. Listen as Host Natalie Corrigan speaks to experts and individuals about their experience of benzodiazepine dependence and its devastating impacts. The series also offers education and strategies to take your life back from this drug. Recovery is just around the corner. In our most recent episode Simone shares her journey and struggles with insomnia.
Listen on SpotifyWe provide counselling and support for people dependent on tranquillisers (benzodiazepines and z-drugs) while raising awareness of the risk of dependency associated with long-term prescribing of benzodiazepines.
In 1994 I was prescribed benzodiazepines (Diazepam and Temazepam) by a psychiatrist who was helping me work through some hideous childhood sexual abuse experiences.
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Sarah, the mother of two young children, was originally prescribed a benzodiazepine after the death of her child. After some months, she found herself gradually increasing the dose in an attempt to manage escalating symptoms of anxiety.
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I want to begin by saying that this IS a recovery story, and for all of you out there who are still suffering to varying degrees, please don’t give up.
Read moreReconnexion have published a useful guide, 'the Benzodiazepine Toolkit' as a resource for our clients. Feel free to download the Toolkit or explore our helpful information about anxiety, depression, Benzodiazepines (Sleeping Pills & Tranquillisers), insomnia and more...
Download The Benzodiazepine ToolkitExplore fact sheetsThe telephone support line operates from Monday to Friday 9:00 -5:00 and our trained volunteers are available to provide information and support for any callers.
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