Welcome to the ACMHN Special Interest Groups Homepage

What are Special Interest Groups (SIGS)?

Special Interest Groups (SIGS) are groups established by members of ACMHN who have an interest in facilitating, advancing and promoting a particular area of interest in mental health for the ACMHN. As part of the ACMHN membership package, members are offered the opportunity to join a SIG.

The purpose of the SIG is to provide a network for members with shared interests and expertise to participate in the development of the specialist interest, exchange views, disseminate information, provide support, promote research, and organise activities such as conferences.

Currently there are two SIGS
•    Consultation-Liaison SIG
•    Primary Health SIG

How do the SIGs operate?

SIGs operate under the Constitution of the ACMHN. They are managed by the SIG members using a Terms of Reference document and they report to the ACMHN Board.

SIGs have a committee which is presided over by a Chairperson and elected by the SIG membership. Development and support of the group is managed by the SIG committee through various activities which it determines.

The ACMHN provides a web based communication facility for the SIG and manages the finances of the SIG.

How does a SIG communicate?
Members of a SIG who are currently financial members of ACMHN can participate in a SIG e-list. In addition, SIGs provide articles of interest for the ACMHN Newsletter each quarter.
Who establishes a SIG?
Members can initiate a proposal to the Board of Directors of ACMHN to establish a SIG if it can demonstrate a significant interest amongst members.