Description
This workshop will focus on the evidence base and application of psychological interventions following a first manic episode. It will describe the role of psychological process in the onset and maintenance of mania and will use an interactive format, allowing for participants to discuss current cases.At completion of this workshop you will be able to:
• Summarise some of the challenges and opportunities for clinical intervention following a first manic episode
• Outline recent research in the role of psychological processes associated with mania
• Identify the principles of psychological intervention in first episode mania
Trainers
- Dr. Craig Macneil (Clinical Psychologist/Senior Trainer/Team Leader EPPIC) — Orygen Youth Health
- Lucas Coulson (Mental Health Nurse/Senior Outreach Nurse/Senior Trainer) — Orygen Youth Health
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult
09:15 to 16:00 Add to calendar
Parkville
The ESW Services training is FULLY subsidised for Clinicians employed by the Victorian Government Mental Health Service. If you are not a Victorian Government Public Mental Health Clinician, you are welcome to attend training to develop skills for working in the area of First Episode Psychosis. Workshop cost is $220 per full day of training.
