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The Growing Demand for Emergency Mental Health Training and In-Person Workshops
While online learning has its place, nothing compares to the hands-on experience and dynamic, in-person discussions that a face-to-face workshop offers. In the area of emergency mental health training, this format can be extremely beneficial. Mental health has become an increasingly critical area of focus for healthcare with recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealing that every two in five Australians (42.9%) aged 16–85 have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime.
Holding workshops like Health Workforce Queensland’s Emergency Mental Health Workshop in person allows attendees to engage directly with facilitators to refresh, upskill, and refine their ability to assess and manage acute mental health presentations. In addition to learning from knowledgeable facilitators, past participants have emphasised the added benefit of knowledge-sharing and discussions with their peers on topics that can be highly sensitive.
“Highly skilled & confident facilitators, I particularly valued sharing experiences, ideas & knowledge among the group - very refreshing! “
2024 Emergency Mental Health Workshop attendee
The RACGP 2024 Health of the Nation report reveals that 71% of GPs report mental health as a top reason for patient consultations. With rising mental health presentations in emergency departments and primary care, healthcare professionals need the latest skills to manage these complex cases. The Emergency Mental Health Workshop, taking place at the Gold Coast on 30-31 August, covers acute presentations, suicide risk assessment, and navigating issues like capacity, courts, and confidentiality. This hands-on experience helps attendees build confidence in managing mental health cases, particularly in rural and emergency settings with limited specialist support.
At its core, the Emergency Mental Health Workshop aligns with Health Workforce Queensland’s Greater Doctors, Greater Communities theme. By equipping doctors with the latest training and practical skills, this workshop directly benefits the communities they serve. In rural and emergency settings, where access to specialist mental health support is often limited, well-trained doctors play a crucial role in bridging the gap and ensuring timely, effective care. Professional development isn’t just about improving individual expertise; it’s about creating a stronger, more capable healthcare workforce that can provide better outcomes for patients and communities alike.
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