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 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)
• 3 Performance review, 5 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)
• Mental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC)
• 1 MOPS point
• 6 hours CPD (Psychologists)

Prerequisites

Completion of predisposing activity

Suitable for

Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, 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	Tamworth	13 Mar 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Kindly supported by EISS Super
NSW	Griffith	12 Jun 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Funded by NSW Ministry of Health
NSW	Condobolin	26 Jun 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Funded by NSW Ministry of Health
VIC	Bairnsdale	15 May 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now This training has been subsidised by a generous philanthropic grant aimed at improving mental health in rural and regional areas across Australia
VIC	Horsham	26 Jun 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now This training has been subsidised by a generous philanthropic grant aimed at improving mental health in rural and regional areas across Australia
VIC	Bright	11 Jul 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now This training has been subsidised by a generous philanthropic grant aimed at improving mental health in rural and regional areas across Australia
WA	Northam	10 Apr 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Kindly supported by CBH Group
WA	Geraldton	22 May 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Kindly supported by CBH Group
WA	Esperance	07 Aug 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Kindly supported by CBH Group
WA	Albany	28 Aug 2021	09 AM - 05 PM	$50.00	Enrol Now Kindly supported by CBH Group

Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia

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