Safely stopping antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs in clinical practice Wednesday 12 February 2025 | 7:00pm-8:45pm AEDT How to safely stop antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs has been relatively neglected in psychiatric teaching and guidelines. Many patients report significant harm from the process of stopping in the form of severe and prolonged withdrawal effects. We […]
Unlock New Opportunities for Your Practice in 2025 with Health Hunter 2.0 Unlock New Opportunities for Your Practice in 2025 with Health Hunter 2.0 Tuesday 4 February 2025 | 12:00pm-12:30pm AEDT Health Hunter was founded to bridge the gap between preventative health practitioners and the people who need them most. Over the past year, we’ve […]
The Gondwana Rainforest Challenge: Walking the Talk By A/Prof. John Stevens FASLM The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) joined up with Gondwana Rainforest Trust (GRT) to be part of the inaugural Gondwana Rainforest Challenge. Gondwana Rainforest Trust is dedicated to safeguarding the future of the world’s rainforests by implementing conservation programs to purchase, protect and […]
The Professor Garry Egger Scholarship Program Honouring a Pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine As ASLM marks its 10th year and celebrates 20 years of Lifestyle Medicine in Australasia, we are thrilled to announce a transformative new initiative: The Professor Garry Egger Scholarship Program. About Professor Garry Egger Professor Garry Egger is synonymous with Lifestyle Medicine in […]
Lifestyle Medicine and Managing Burnout – Restoring Balance in Health Professionals Recording available for ASLM members As we head to the end of the year, are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Burnout is an ever-growing concern among health professionals, impacting personal well-being and professional performance. Join Vanita Smith, a Health & Wellbeing Strategist, […]
Turn your passion for Lifestyle Medicine into a career workshop Tuesday 10 September – Tuesday 8 October 2024, 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEST Many Lifestyle Medicine practitioners struggle to turn their passion into a sustainable career. A lack of business training and uncertainty about how to monetise their expertise can often hinder their progress. This 3-part […]
Lifestyle Medicine 2024 and The Essential Health Summit: Wrap-up We wrapped up the Lifestyle Medicine 2024 Conference and Essential Health Summit with incredible energy, inspiration, and new insights! This year’s event brought together over 900 delegates, including health professionals, researchers, and advocates, all united by a shared commitment to improve the health of Australians and […]
Addressing the mental health crisis through Lifestyle Medicine Free recording Explore the evidence for and application of lifestyle as medicine for mental health conditions. Around 1 in 7 Australian adults today are taking antidepressant medications, which is evidence for the mental health crisis we are facing. While medications have an important role to play, there […]
PROMs or PPMs? by Simon Matthews Patient reported outcome measures1 (PROMs) have been in use since about the 1960s. PROMs generally take the form of questionnaires – which patients complete – and may relate to specific health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension or musculoskeletal conditions, or they may relate to more generic health outcomes. But […]
The interplay between sleep, health, and Lifestyle Medicine Recording available for ASLM members. Join Sleep and Respiratory Medicine Specialist Dr. Andrew Bradbeer for an informative webinar tailored for medical and allied health practitioners. This session will delve into the crucial role of sleep hygiene in overall health and its interplay within Lifestyle Medicine. Enhance your […]