"Understanding and managing the risk of violence in clinical settings”

The Mindgardens TRSP Webinar Series is designed for clinicians working with people with complex psychosis.

This webinar will be hosted by Dr Nicholas Burns. Nick is a forensic psychiatrist with 13 years’ experience in forensic rehabilitation, working initially in secure settings and more recently in community based forensic rehabilitation. He is a member of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal’s forensic division. His has a particular interest in working with people with severe and persistent mental illness and complex care needs. He is chair of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrist’s section for social, cultural and rehabilitation psychiatry. He was recently appointed clinical lead in rehabilitation psychiatry for the NSW Ministry of Health, where he is working to develop clinical leadership in rehabilitation psychiatry. He is also interested in the social determinants of mental health, and in particular the relationship between homelessness and mental illness. He consults to several homeless men’s shelters in inner Sydney.

WEBINAR LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Exploring the relationship between psychotic illness and violence
Measuring the risk of future aggression
Key principles in managing the risk of violence
Understanding the relevant legislative requirements

ACCESSING THE WEBINAR

You can register for this free webinar if you would like to.

Alternatively you can simply add the webinar to your calendar and join us on the day, using the Zoom link provided.

When: April 10th 12:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Please use the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/91749418574?...

ABOUT THE MINDGARDENS TRSP WEBINAR SERIES

The NSW Tertiary Referral Service for Psychosis (TRSP), supported by the NSW Ministry of Health, aspires to improve care for people living with complex psychosis. The Mindgardens TRSP Webinar Series provides free presentations from national and international experts in complex psychosis, in a regular forum for learning and debate to inform best practice among clinicians. The webinars are presented through a partnership between TRSP and Mindgardens Neuroscience Network. They commenced in early 2023, and due to overwhelmingly positive feedback, will continue monthly on Wednesdays in 2024.