Children's mental health concerns are commonly encountered in general practice, yet many GPs report uncertainty about what support can be provided, especially when access to specialist services is limited.
Drawing on the national and local data sets, this webinar, presented in collaboration with Emerging Minds, will explore the role of general practice in responding to child mental health concerns. Through practical case examples, participants will consider how to engage children and parents in conversations about mental health and wellbeing and identify practical strategies that can support children's mental health within the scope of routine general practice.
Presented by:
Dr Tim Jones – a Tasmanian GP, rural generalist, GP supervisor, medical educator and PHN board director. He is the Chair of Specific Interests, Child and Young Person’s Health at the RACGP and the Deputy Chair of RACGP Tasmania. Tim is passionate about supporting parents and children alike to enjoy a positive sense of connection and good mental health.
Matthew Burn – a child mental health advisor on Emerging Minds' Partnership and Implementation team. His role involves supporting implementation of child mental health practices within primary health care settings, drawing from experience as a practitioner, researcher, and intermediary consultant. His interests include fatherhood, Motivational Interviewing, systems thinking and Implementation Science.
Learning Outcomes:
Target audience: GPs
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