Description

Focus on physical health is a full day, online event for people working in the mental health sector. Experts in the fields of sexual health, diabetes, cardiovascular health and mental health and motivational interviewing will deliver 30 - 60 minutes presentations. The day will begin with an introduction from a consumer and a carer and an updated on the Equally Well in Victoria - Physical Health Framework. There will be a panel discussion at the end of the day with our expert presenters.


This event will cover:
Physical and mental health care through the lens of a consumer and a carer

An update on the Equally Well in Victoria - Physical Health Framework

Sexual Health

Diabetes and metabolic monitoring

Motivational interviewing and physical health

Cardiovascular and related mortality inequalities

Physical health and psychotropic medications

Panel discussion

Delivery Mode – Full Day Virtual Training Session
This course is delivered online. Sessions are hosted via Zoom.

Eligibility criteria

This is a free event designed for members of the public clinical mental health workforce in Victoria, (staff employed at Area Mental Health Services, Forensicare or mental health staff from RCH). For example, a social worker working in mental health at Austin Health. Staff from MHCSSs, ACCHOs, AOD or other partner organisations may also attend. Please note, if you do register for this event and it is not clear you are part of the intended audience, your registration will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event start date, or earlier.

Categories: Understanding and responding to physical health needs
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory, Intermediate
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 31 August 2021
09:00 to 16:30
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Provided by Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL)
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