Description
Covers topics including psychotropics commonly used in mental health, indications/actions/side effects of antipsychotics and antidepressants, long-acting injectable (depot) antipsychotics, drug-drug interactions and key considerations when prescribing antipsychotics and antidepressants; and an overview of some newer antipsychotics and antidepressants.Trainers
- Viandro Borja (Lead Pharmacist - Alfred Mental and Addiction Health program) — Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS)
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 or consumer peer worker working in mental health at Austin Health. Staff from MHCSSs, ACCHOs, AOD or other partner organisations may sometimes also attend. Please note, if you do register for an 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,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Adult
Wednesday 9 November 2022
14:00 to 15:00 Add to calendar
14:00 to 15:00 Add to calendar
Online
Provided by
Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL)
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