Primary Health Tasmania is partnering with Black Dog Institute to deliver a workshop focussed on building confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide.
This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. There are limited spots, so get in quick!
Learning Outcomes
- Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
- Develop a collaborative safety plan
- Implement a team approach to treatment planning
- Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Accreditation includes: RACGP and ACRRM 5.5 hrs Education Activity & 1 hr Reviewing
Performance, Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC), 6.5 CPD hours for psychologists.
Speaker information:
Dr Guy Gordon is a General Practitioner currently working in private practice in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. In recent years, he has focussed on mental health and has undergone further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of MiCBT (mindfulness integrated CBT). Dr Gordon facilitates community based mental health psycho-educational workshops in the areas of stress management and anxiety. These are delivered through the Manly Warringah Division of General Practice. He also works as a medical educator for the Black Dog Institute NSW, facilitating mood disorder workshops for GPs. In the past he has worked in the pharmaceutical industry where he was involved in research and development of antidepressant drug therapy.