This two-part place-based CPD series invites GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers and Aboriginal health workers to explore the unmet mental health needs in the community, including those arising from bushfire-related trauma and COVID-19. Unpack the signs and impact of stacked distress and learn how primary health care providers can be proactive in response by using social care and eHealth services.
Part One
Meeting Mental Health Need in the Mid North Coast
In times of disaster and pandemic, who in our community needs additional mental health support? What are the hidden signs to watch out for? How can you empower the community to help an overwhelmed patient to engage with
a system under pressure? This webinar will help doctors, nurses and allied
health professionals answer these questions and take the next step for action.
After completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concept of ‘action signs’ for unmet health needs and how they can be used to increase community awareness of untreated moderate to severe mental health problems.
- Identify local referral networks for local community wellbeing/support, mental health and drug and alcohol services.
- Use appropriate screening tools for alcohol, drug use and mood disorders in a community or general practice setting.
- Facilitate communication and assessment for under-served populations.
- Describe practical strategies for engaging young people and adults in mental health and drug and alcohol services.
Join local clinicians and guest speakers including:
- Professor Ian Hickie, Brain & Mind Centre
- Dr Elizabeth Scott, Psychiatrist & Mind Plasticity
- Orry Berry, Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) Coordinator MNC
- Rebekah Sant’Anna, Aboriginal Clinical Lead, Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Services
- Dr. Basia Radlinska, Clinical Psychologist & Casual Academic, Southern Cross University
- Dr. Alakirawa Waba, GP, Port Macquarie Medical Centre
- Dr. Brian Parsonage, Psychiatrist (First Responders focus), Port Macquarie