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Mental health

Dementia in primary care: Recognising and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms and physical comorbidities

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can lead to quality of life impacts in not only the individual with dementia, but also others around them. This module explores the assessment of BPSD using the ABC (antecedent, behaviour, consequence) model, and discusses the management of BPSD using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods as well as the management of comorbid conditions associated with dementia.

GP ALM and Allied Health Skills: Developmental disorders in young people

This activity seeks to educate health professionals on issues surrounding the identification and support of young people with developmental disabilities, along with their mental health care. Utilising a number of case studies, ways of offering the best possible evidence-based care for young people in an effective and inclusive manner are explored.

GP ALM and Allied Health Skills: Youth AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) and sexual health

This activity seeks to educate health professionals on issues surrounding alcohol and other drug use and sexual health in youth, as well as their mental health implications. Utilising a number of case studies, ways of offering the best possible evidence-based care for young people in an effective and inclusive manner are explored.

Mental Health Skills Training: Core Module

ALM | Hours: 6 | RACGP: 40pts | ACRRM: 6hrs

This activity looks at the key diagnostic and management features for common mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar and schizophrenia. The role of the primary care team is discussed together with the principles for best practice management of these conditions. A range of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management modalities are explored through case studies.

Clinical Enhancement Module and Allied Health Skills: Youth mental health

This activity looks at the key diagnostic and management features for common youth mental health issues. These include depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder, with an emphasis on indigenous and LGBTIQ youth. The role of the GP as part of a primary care team is discussed together with the principles for best practice management of these conditions. A range of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management modalities are explored through case studies.

Shaking the black dog - the importance of learning how to manage mental health in general practice

Dr Jan Orman from Black Dog Institute discusses the importance of mental health upskilling, putting the onus back on the practitioner, and provides some fantastic insights into the range of resources available to help learn more about mental health.

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