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.