Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia
4 Walton Close, Geraldton, 6530 4 Walton Close, Geraldton, WA, AustraliaSUITABLE FOR: Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologists, Social Workers Depression is a common condition frequently managed in primary care. Identifying and managing depression in a rural context presents a unique set of challenges for health professionals providing mental health care in their communities. Dealing with Depression in Rural Australia is a highly interactive, multidisciplinary program developed specifically to address the needs of clinicians delivering health care for people presenting with depression in a rural setting. Using a case-based problem solving format, the program outlines a practical framework for assessment and management planning readily applicable to primary care. • 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)...