This education webinar is focused on contemporary approaches to veteran trauma recovery and PTSD management, and is ideal for GPs, psychologists and allied health professionals with an interest in veteran mental health, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, DVA patient care, psychopharmacology, and collaborative mental health treatment pathways.
The session aims provide support in navigating the complexities of veteran mental health care, while strengthening referral pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration to help improve outcomes for veterans and their families.
Presenters
Dr Katelyn Kerr DPsych(Clin), BPsych(Hons), BBehSc, MAPS, FCCLP
Clinical Psychologist, Director Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program, Specialty Programs Manager
Gold standard trauma recovery for veterans: Introducing Avive’s new integrated PTSD program
Introducing Avive’s new Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program (MRTRP): an integrated, evidence-based treatment pathway designed specifically to support veterans experiencing PTSD, trauma-related conditions, and associated mental health challenges.
Dr Bart Wlodek BMedSc, BAppSc (Hons), MBBS, FRANZCP
Consultant Psychiatrist
Medication in PTSD: What helps, what harms, what to avoid
Practical insights into PTSD medication management in veterans including current prescribing considerations; common medication challenges and pitfalls; practical strategies relevant to general practice, and collaborative care approaches for improved patient outcomes.
Learning outcomes
- Determine referral pathways and the role of the MRTRP in supporting recovery and
continuity of care - Identify common presentations and clinical features of PTSD and cPTSD in veterans and ex-serving personnel
- Determine evidence-based medication management strategies for PTSD, including prescribing considerations and common treatment challenges
Enquiries
Catherine Fitzsimmons, Partnerships Manager, Avive Clinic Brisbane
M 0400 293 005 E catherinefitzsimmons@avivehealth.com.au
Registration is essential
Register via the QR code (email for invitation with QR code to be sent) or online at https://bit.ly/4nSC6WY
To help facilitate the Q&A session, please email any questions to catherinefitzsimmons@avivehealth.com.au prior to the webinar.