In this 2 hour workshop participants will be introduced to the concept of stepped care and e-mental health, specifically in the context of the way mental health problems present and are managed in primary care. The history and thinking behind the development of the stepped care model will be discussed, as well as its advantages of the approach for the patient and the mental health system generally.
Current Black Dog Institute research around the implementation of the model will be discussed. Case examples will be used to demonstrate the development of a case formulation and its use in matching the intensity of treatment to severity of illness.
Simple psychological support strategies, digital tools and cognitive behavioural therapy interventions which can be used in primary care will be discussed and several of those skills (mood charting, structured problem solving) will be demonstrated and practiced in role play.
An overview of the Australian evidence-based online resources available to support work with the mild to moderate end of the severity spectrum of mental illness will be given.
Learning outcomes:
Target Audience: GP Registrars; GPs; Psychologists; Social Workers; Mental Health Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals
Approved for •RACGP: 4 points CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program (GPs) •ACRRM: 2PRPD (GPs) •2 hours CPD (Psychologists) (Blackdog Institute CPD team will organise points for the GPs who attend).
Please be advised that those registering for the webinar session must use their own, individual email address as the registration system does not recognise more than one registrant per email address. Please direct enquiries to education@blackdog.org.au
