Age, frailty, loneliness, and suicide
Aim: Discuss how trauma informed care can support the mental health care of older Australians
Learning outcomes:
Through a facilitated panel discussion, about trauma informed care, at the completion of the webinar participants will:
- Discuss how the long-lasting effects of trauma can influence the life of older Australians.
- Outline the types of treatment and support sought by older people who have experienced trauma.
- Discuss practical tips and strategies to engage in trauma informed care with older people.
- Identify ways to improve interdisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways in the care of older people.
Date:
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Recording online until 2023
Time:
7:15pm-8:30pm (AEST)
Location:
Online
Contact:
Julie Middleton
1800 209 031
j.middleton@mhpn.org.au
CPD:
1 point
Presenter:
E/Prof. Judith Atkinson (NSW - International Indigenous Trauma Healing Educator and Researcher)
Dr. Johanna Lynch (QLD – GP)
Dr. Duncan McKellar (SA – Psychiatrist)
Facilitated by Dr Stephen Ginsborg (NSW based GP)