This session provides an overview of Western NSW Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, including the model of care, referral pathways and available supports for children, young people and their families. Participants will explore common child and adolescent mental health presentations. GPs will gain practical guidance on the assessment and management of child and adolescent mental health presentations, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, referral pathways, and identifying when specialist mental health intervention is required. This session also provides an opportunity to better understand local services and strengthen collaboration between general practice and specialist mental health services.
Presenter
Dr Radha Srikanth
Clinical Director, Infant, Child, Youth and Family Mental Health, Western NSW Local Health District
Program
6.55pm Participant login
7.00pm Webinar welcome
7.05pm Education Session
8.15pm Q&A
8.30pm Evaluation & Close
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the Western NSW Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services model of care, including available services and referral pathways.
- Recognise common child and adolescent mental health presentations encountered in general practice.
- Apply appropriate assessment and management strategies, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, for child and adolescent mental health concerns in primary care.
- Implement referral and escalation pathways to facilitate timely
Accreditation
Activity No. 1685178
Target audience
This is a GP & Registrar focused education activity. However, all health professionals with an interest in this topic are encouraged to attend, including Nurses, Aboriginal Health Professionals, Pharmacists, Medical Students and Allied Health Professionals.
