VDDS WEBINAR-Autism and comorbid mental disorders

Description

People with autism have social and communication difficulties that complicate the assessment and management of co-morbid mental disorders. This webinar explores how mental illness may present in people with autism and what modifications may be needed to improve service delivery and treatment.

Trainers

VDDS Staff (Clinician) — St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne_Victorian Dual Disability Service

Eligibility criteria

VDDS webinars are tailored to staff working in Disability or Mental health Services.

Categories: Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities, Capability 11 - Promoting prevention, early intervention and help-seeking, Capability 12 - Supporting system navigation, partnerships and collaborative care, Capability 13 - Enabling reflective and supportive ways of working
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 15 October 2024
12:30 to 13:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

There is no cost

Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)

For further information contact

vdds@svha.org.au

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