Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia

Suitable for: Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologists, Social Workers.

Topics covered:
Topic 1: Assessment & Diagnosis
Topic 2: Management

Learning objectives:
• Differentiate between the differing sub-types of clinical depression
• Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode
• Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient
• Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient
• Develop a comprehensive mental health treatment plan derived from the formulation of the depressive episode

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Location: Northam (venue TBC)