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  • Youth in Distress: Managing Suicidality and Self-harm (Blended)

    Online WA, Australia

    With a focus on self-harm and suicide in adolescence, the new 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. This format has been designed so that modules 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in one day. Module 1 will need to be completed prior to the commencement of module 2. Eligibility for CPD points requires completion of all 4 modules in their entirety. Times:...

  • Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention – Blended Learning

    Online event WA, Australia

    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...

  • Ketamine Course

    Online event WA, Australia

    Duration 14 hours  Program Outline Designed for Psychiatrists, mental health professionals and GPs, the Ketamine Course will be facilitated by leading experts in ketamine research and novel treatments of mood disorders, Prof. Colleen Loo and the Sydney Neurostimulation Centre (SyNC) team. This course focuses on: scientific aspects of ketamine clinical treatment in depression regulations and safety considerations ketamine and psychotherapy Accreditation Certificate provided on completion for self-report CPD. Suitable for GPs, Other mental health professionals, Psychiatrists

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Reconceptualising approaches to men’s mental health and suicidality

    WA, Australia

    This Expert Insights session will focus on men's mental health and the rise in international male suicide rates. Dr Zac Seidler will share his research on men's mental health which has looked at shifting how we understand, approach, respond to, and treat men's distress by creating mental health services and therapeutic approaches that specifically take masculinity into account. Our conversation will explore the perspective and insights from the voice of lived experience as well as of those of a clinician who works closely with men. Join us for a conversation about ways to better understand and respond to men's distress so that...

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Integrating Digital Resources into Mental Health Care

    WA, Australia

    Evidence based digital resources are an effective and efficient way to support the mental health treatment of patients when used well. Yet, few of us know how to introduce these tools to our patients nor how to use them as an ongoing method of treatment. This live webinar will discuss the benefits of using digital mental health tools with patients, how to use them effectively plus how to find tools and, recommend those that are proven to work. Accreditation: CPD is pending approval for 2023-2025 triennium Suitable for: Allied Health; Counsellors; GP Registrars; GPs Learning Objectives: • Identify reliable online...

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

    WA, Australia

    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 Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention Module 3: Case Discussion Group Accreditation: 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP) 4...

  • External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Talking About Suicide in General Practice

    WA, Australia

    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: • 6 CPD Activity points (RACGP) • 3 Education Activity PRPD (ACRRM) Suitable for: GP Registrars, GPs Topics covered: • The Suicidal Crisis • Acute Management • After the Attempt • Bereaved by Suicide Learning Objectives: • Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively • Develop a collaborative safety plan • Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Register here

  • Expert Insights for Health Professionals: Mental health treatment adherence- Online

    Online WA, Australia

    This Expert Insights panel session we explore what can clinicians do to support clients and patients to stick to treatment for their mental health concerns.  We’ll delve into recent research findings on treatment adherence and what can be helpful when working with patients from a clinical perspective. Panellists: Professor Sam Harvey - Psychiatrist and Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute Dr Matthew Coleshill – Postdoctoral Fellow, Black Dog Institute TBC - Lived Experience Representative Moderator Dr Sarah Barker - Clinical Psychologist and facilitator with the Black Dog Institute

  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations Peoples- Webinare

    Online WA, Australia

    Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations Peoples This 1-hour webinar will explore how the SEWB framework is relevant to practice and how to use WellMob resources with First Nations patients. 23 Nov, 1PM  <Register here> 23 Nov, 8PM <Register here>

  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations Peoples- Webinare

    Online WA, Australia

    Social and Emotional Wellbeing Tools with First Nations Peoples This 1-hour webinar will explore how the SEWB framework is relevant to practice and how to use WellMob resources with First Nations patients. 23 Nov, 1PM  <Register here> 23 Nov, 8PM <Register here>