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Aged care staff know the need for better mental health care for their residents. Older people in residential aged care services have a high prevalence of mental health disorders such as depression (affects at least 40 per cent of residents) and anxiety.

The rates of other mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder and personality disorders are similar to those found in community dwellers.

Suicide, sexual violence and physical assault between residents are issues related to mental health and/or cognitive impairment that are becoming more visible and a challenge to prevent and manage.

A significant clinical gap beyond the control of residential aged care staff, is the limited access and availability of mental health professionals for managing complex and major mental health conditions. Australia’s residential aged care services continue to operate under intense scrutiny while awaiting the reforms to address the gaps in care identified by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

This series of national webinars addresses five areas for improving mental health for older people in residential aged care.

The webinars will be run by experienced leaders in the mental health field in aged care. Each webinar will be facilitated by Professor Joseph Ibrahim and include a clinical case presentation, a keynote speaker and an interactive panel discussion.