Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia Blended | Webinar

Description
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

Learning Outcomes

• 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

Accreditation
7.5 CDP hrs incl. 5 hrs educational Acitivty & 2.5 hrs Reviewing Preformance (RACGP & ACRRM)
Mental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC)

Multi-disciplinary;
Counsellors; GP Registrars; GPs; Mental Health Nurse; Social Workers.

Topic 1: Assessment
Topic 2: Diagnosis
Topic 3: Management

Total: 7.5 hours
Module 1: (1.5-hours) Self-directed learning
Module 2: (3-hours) Online interactive zoom session
Module 3: (2-hours) Online interactive zoom session

WAPHA – DWDRA Blended – 07.10.24