Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a two day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide. This workshop aims to help participants:  Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide  Identify suicide risk  Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention  Develop appropriate intervention skills  Understand the limits to confidentiality  Understand the importance of consultation  Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior  Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviors  Understand the importance of…

Learn skills and gain confidence to assist young people experiencing mental health problems  Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported The YMHFA course teaches adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents employers, guardians school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis

Forum details This forum is part of the WA Country Health Service and Rural Health West Resident Specialist Procedural GP Education Series. The one-day Rural Psychiatry and Mental Health Forum 2019 will include lectures, interactive discussions and sessions delivered concurrently over the day and facilitated by experienced specialists. The forum will provide an opportunity to network will fellow colleagues. Eligibility Open to all currently practicing medical practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists and psychiatric liaison nurses.

The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (SHBBVP) will be coordinating a series of videoconferences designed to provide current information and updates related to the infectious syphilis outbreak in regions of Western Australia. Registration details here Videoconference Information: Videoconference will be available for regional participants. If you require videoconference please indicate this on your registration form so a bridge can be booked for your site. Dial in details will be sent to you closer to the date. Please note that the videoconference will be recorded and made available online after the event. Regions are encouraged to invite stakeholders to your…