Insights into ADHD, OCD & TMS
Proudly hosted by The Melbourne Clinic
Description
Join us for an engaging CPD dinner focused on the latest approaches to managing ADHD and OCD, with an introduction to the evolving role of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in mental health care. Through expert-led case discussions and practical insights, this interactive evening will equip GPs with valuable strategies to support patients, navigate referral pathways, and stay up to date with emerging treatment options in psychiatric care.
Learning outcomes
Describe the GPs role in supporting patients with treatment resistant depression who undertake Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, including shared care management and the referral process.
Identify early signs of OCD in patients presenting with anxiety symptoms and provide advice about treatment options, interventions and referral to mental health practitioner where relevant.
Discuss the benefits of treatment plans for patients with ADHD that include relevant pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
This CPD activity is approved by the RACGP for 2.0 CPD Educational Activity (EA) hours, 3.0 CPD Reviewing Performance (RP) 5.0 CPD Measuring Outcomes (MO) hours.
RACGP Hours
Agenda
- 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Registrations and pre dinner drinks
Please register and be seated by 6:45 pm
- 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Welcome
Professor Chee Ng will welcome the speakers and give a brief overview of The Melbourne Clinic
- 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Dr Atima Saxena: TMS Director at The Melbourne Clinic
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy for mental health disorders. “What it is, whom it's for, types of TMS, response rates and recent updates.”
- 7:40 pm - 8:20 pm
Dr Scott Blair-West: OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the 2020’s
- 8:20 pm - 9:00 pm
Dr Perry Short: ADHD
ADHD – Current knowledge and tips for everyday general practice
Q&A
The session will end with a panel Q&A
Lineup
Professor Chee - Moderator
Psychiatrist ,The Melbourne Clinic & Chair of Psychiatry, Healthscope.
Dr Atima Saxena
Psychiatrist , TMS Director- The Melbourne Clinic
Dr Scott Blair-West
Psychiatrist, OCD Program- The Melbourne Clinic
Dr Perry Short
Psychiatrist , Professorial Unit- The Melbourne Clinic
FAQs
- Questions about this event?
Mark Workman
Regional Business Development Manager
Mental Health - VIC - Healthscope
E: Mark.workman@healthscope.com.au
P: 0473 635 220
- Parking
Free onsite parking is available.
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