Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service – PDAS
Patient information
What we do
PDAS is a Victorian statewide specialist service, based at Bayside Health Alfred. PDAS provides independent information on psychiatric medicines and other psychoactive substances to a broad customer base, including consultant psychiatrists, general practitioners, allied health professionals, consumers, carers, and other support organisations.
Resources
All patient resourcesBeyond Blue
A guide to mental health problems and support available
Black dog institute
Research organisation with fact sheets on many mental health diagnosis.
headspace
Assisting young people and families to find the right help for problems affecting wellbeing
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
The IMHA supports people who are receiving compulsory mental health treatment to make decisions and have as much say as possible about their assessment, treatment and recovery.
Mind Australia
A community mental health service supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Sane Australia
An organisation helping all Australians affected by mental illness
Tandem
Representing family and friends supporting people living with mental health issues, Tandem provides information, advocacy, research and community awareness about caring for people experiencing mental ill-health.
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS) - Brochure
VMIAC
In case of an emergency, call 000