Reconnexion publishes a range of practical, evidence-based resources for individuals and health professionals. All our resources are free. Our toolkit and fact sheets are downloadable; other resources may incur a postage charge.
The Benzodiazepine Toolkit
Download our most comprehensive resource for health practitioners looking to support clients to withdraw from benzodiazepines.
Fact sheets
Benzodiazepines: what are they and how do they work?Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptomsAre your sleeping pills helping?Anxiety: Symptoms & treatmentPanic: Symptoms & treatmentMood management & Benzodiazepine withdrawalBenzodiazepine withdrawal: Family & friend guideSleep Resources
Sleep hygieneStrategies to support stimulus controlActivity ideas for night-timeRelaxation TechniquesOnline program
Visit BZD HealthOther materials
Download our free guide for consumers reducing from benzodiazepines and recovering from withdrawal.
Practical tips to having the benzo conversations
"Role of the prescriber in supporting patients to discontinue benzodiazepines: a qualitative study." Erin Oldenhof, Timothy Mason, Jane Anderson-Wurf and Petra K Staiger BJGP 2021 Read the research paper here.
Listen to a podcast (15min) BJGP Interviews - The British Journal of General Practice Episode 30, 29th June 2021: Supporting patients to discontinue benzodiazepines.
Better Sleep Video
Contact us on 1300 273 266 to order the following resources
- Better Sleep DVD: How to overcome sleeping problems (available in English, Arabic, Dinka, Hindi, Mandarin and Somali)
- The Better Sleep Booklet: information and strategies for improving your sleep
- Sweet Dreams: reducing the use of tranquilisers in aged care facilities
- How to manage a panic attack (wallet-sized card)
- What you should know about tranquilisers (DL card with wallet-sized pop-out)
- RESTT: self-care (postcard)
- Reconnexion brochure (free)