The workshop will run from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Please arrive latest by 5:45 for registration & dinner.

Join us for an engaging workshop on mental health management and enhance your skills in diagnosing and managing depression, suicide and self-harm in general practice setting. This workshop offers a comprehensive learning experience and knowledge and tools needed for effective patient care.

Facilitators:

Dr Neeraj Gupta, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, OPMHS, BHFLHN & Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide
Dr Mahesh Rajasuriya, Lead Psychiatrist, Riverland General Hospital, Berri
Kerril Vowles, Director of Services, FocusOne

Learning outcomes:

Identify key signs and assessment strategies for diagnosing depression in a general practice setting, along with summarizing management strategies and referral pathways for further care.
Describe modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with suicide and self-harm, along with the principles underlying their assessment and management, including options available in the region.
Discuss the significance of effective documentation in the management of patients at risk for suicide and self-harm.
Compile resources and information on services and support groups available for patients concerning depression, suicide, and self-harm risk management.

Agenda:
5:45pm - 6:30pm Registration & Dinner
6:30pm - 7:10pm Presentation - Dr N Gupta
7:10pm - 7:20pm Tea Break
7:20pm - 8:00pm Presentation - Dr. M Rajasuriya
8:00pm - 8:15pm Presentation - K Vowles
8:15pm - 8:45pm Case Studies & Panel Discussion
8:45pm - 9:00pm Evaluation & Close

This workshop is pending accreditation with RACGP and ACRRM for 2.5 EA CPD hours.

This education activity has been made possible by funding from Country SA PHN.

*There is no cost to attend, and Dinner will be provided.