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It was an excellent conference - well worth the money. The speakers pitched the information at the correct level and were knowledgeable. I came away buzzing and can't wait to put what I learnt into practice.

Emma Rawson, GP, Worcester

 

The conference reinforced knowledge I already had and gave me an update on assessment and interventions that will enhance my patient care.

Lorna Rowe, Physician Assistant

 

...no problem staying until the close which is not what one can say about most events.
David Matthews, GP, London

 

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One Day Essentials | Mental health and wellbeing

A one-day conference providing expert specialist clinical training and essential information on mental health and wellbeing.


Learning outcomes:

  • Programme developed by Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, RCGP Mental Health, Expert Resource.

 

  • An opportunity to explore the area of mental health and wellbeing.

 

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  • Improve your understanding of the NICE Guidelines on the identification and management of depression and anxiety.

 

  • Explore current thinking on depression as a biomedical illness and learn about different approaches to patients with distress within the consultation.

 

  • Understand different approaches for managing depression, including the collaborative care approach.
  • Understand the philosophy and practical implications of the IAPT initiative.

 

  • Understand the challenges associated with commissioning mental health services and have an opportunity to consider the solutions with your peers and experts from the field.

 

  • Pick up practical information from third sector organisations on how their services can assist you in supporting your patients with mental health problems.

 

  • Hear about and reflect on the experience of mental health problems from a patient’s perspective.

 

  • Consider mental health problems in children and the knowledge and skills needed in order to manage them appropriately.

 

  • Consider how to optimally manage the physical health of people who have severe mental health problems.

 

  • Have an opportunity to discuss managing people with mental health problems across the primary / secondary interface.

 

  • Include your reflections as learning credits in your CPD portfolio in preparation for your annual appraisal and ultimately revalidation.