Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia

Duration

6 Hours Plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Program Outline

Depression is a common condition frequently managed in primary care. Identifying and managing depression in a rural context presents a unique set of challenges for health professionals providing mental health care in their communities.

Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia is a highly interactive, multidisciplinary program developed specifically to address the needs of clinicians delivering health care for people presenting with depression in a rural setting.

Using a case-based problem solving format, the program outlines a practical framework for assessment and management planning readily applicable to primary care.

Accreditation

• 40 RACGP QI&CPD Category 1 Points
• 30 ACCRM PRPD
• Mental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC)
• 6 Hours CPD (psychologists)

Prerequisites

Completion of predisposing activity

Suitable for

Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Psychologists, Social Workers

Topics Covered

Topic 1: Assessment & Diagnosis
Topic 2: Management

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between the differing sub-types of clinical depression
• Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode
• Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient
• Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient
• Develop a comprehensive mental health treatment plan derived from the formulation of the depressive episode

Choose your location and book this course online:

State	City	Date	Time	Fee	Book Now
NSW	Broken Hill	07 Dec 2019	09 AM - 05 PM	FREE	Enrol Now This activity is funded by the Western NSW PHN for health professionals in the Western NSW region.
NSW	Tamworth	25 Jul 2020	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Kindly supported by EISS Super

Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia

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