This video aims to up skill GPs in the management of anxiety disorders including; social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder & panic disorder
Almost half of Australians (45%) will experience a mental health illness in their lifetime1. The General Practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report published by the RACGP identifies that psychological issues are the most common health issue managed by GPs in 20182. The particular topics chosen for this activity is based on feedback from GPs and the community, which has been confirmed by research and include:
Associate Professor Martin Cohen and Dr Sally Lambert, leading psychiatrists in the Newcastle/Hunter region will discuss the topic of Anxiety Disorders, specifically:
The aim of the activity is to upskill GPs in managing mental health consumers in primary care, and to effectively refer to other mental health professionals.
The recording is one hour long and includes a post-activity quiz.
This activity is accredited with the RACGP for 2 category 2 QI&CPD points. A certificate of is available for download on completion of all activities in the course.
The discussion is presented by ProCare Mental Health Services, a not for profit organisation based in Waratah NSW. ProCare’s clinicians work with GPs to provide counselling, psychology, and psychiatry consultations. Additionally, they provide the free “GP Psychiatry Support Line” service (1800 16 17 18) which is an initiative funded by 6 Primary Health Networks in NSW.
1 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2009). National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary of Results, 4326.0, 2007. ABS: Canberra.
2 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. General Practice: Health of the Nation 2018. East Melbourne, Vic: RACGP, 2018.
This course is formally accredited with the RACGP for 1 Hour - Educational Activity.
RACGP Activity Number: 637947
Accredited with ACRRM Activity ID: 31640
Psychiatrist and Deputy Commissioner for Mental Health Commission of NSW. (PhD, MBBS; FRANZGP)
Sally is a a consultant psychiatrist with specialist qualifications in General Adult Psychiatry. She completed her medical training at the University of Newcast...
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Areas Of Interest: Mental Health
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