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The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: • recognising presentations where suicide risk is high • undertaking a detailed risk assessment • management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Accreditation • 3 CPD hours (pending approval with the RACGP and ACRRM) • Mental Health CPD (pending approval with the GPMHSC) Prerequisites Pre-disposing activity Suitable for GP Registrars, GPs Topics Covered Topic 1 The Suicidal Crisis Topic 2 Acute Management Topic 3 After the Attempt Topic 4 Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives By the completion of this program participants will be able to: • undertake a...

Duration 3 hrs  Program Outline NOTE: All times listed are AEDT/AEST GPs often play a central role in the provision of healthcare to communities in the immediate, acute phase of emergency situations, and on an ongoing basis for the long-term recovery of individuals and their broader community.   Emergency Service Workers are one of the high-risk groups for trauma exposure and are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. These mental health conditions have significant impact on their employment, family/relationships, and wellbeing.   This workshop has been designed with a focus on GPs, to diagnose patients with acute stress disorder,...

Duration 7 hrs  Program Outline With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, this program will assist clinicians to manage youth in distress, self-harm and suicidality. The program has been designed to build on the current level of skills of participants and to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessment and safety planning for youth in distress. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. CPD certificates will be given after completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times: Modules 2, 3 & 4 run between 9am-4pm, including breaks. Accreditation 7 hours...

WAAC is holding monthly lunchtime health sessions for anyone who works in sexual health or a related field to gain updates and insights about HIV and STIs. Every second Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm, tune in on Teams for a 30–40-minute information session on topics surrounding HIV, sexual health and WAAC services. There will be time for questions and discussion. The aim of these sessions is to give you the tools and information you need to support your staff and/colleagues in the sector and promote important health messaging. Date: Second Wednesday of each month, next session - Wednesday 14 September...

Duration 6 hours  Program Outline This blended learning workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. Module 1: Self-directed learning Duration: 1.5 hours Modality: Online module Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Duration: 3 hours Modality: Online interactive...

Half of all mental illnesses start during early high school by 14 years. At this critical stage of development, 40% of teens will experience significant sleep problems, which can heighten their risk of developing anxiety or depression in the future. By addressing ways to get high quality sleep, we set the foundations to promote emotional, social and physical wellbeing and academic performance, now and in the future. Despite this, sleep can often be overlooked as an essential factor in optimal mental health.   Join us as we explore the impact of sleep on young people and how you can use...

Half of all mental illnesses start during early high school by 14 years. At this critical stage of development, 40% of teens will experience significant sleep problems, which can heighten their risk of developing anxiety or depression in the future. By addressing ways to get high quality sleep, we set the foundations to promote emotional, social and physical wellbeing and academic performance, now and in the future. Despite this, sleep can often be overlooked as an essential factor in optimal mental health.   Join us as we explore the impact of sleep on young people and how you can use...