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Online resources to help GPs support patients' mental health

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As part of the aim to help GPs manage the care of mental health consumers, the GP Psychiatry Support Line are producing a series of online resources.  Headed by renowned psychiatrist Dr Martin Cohen, these videos invite psychiatrists to present a topic they specialise in, followed by Q/A.

In the first of the series topics include Adult ADHD; Bipolar Disorder; Gender Dysphoria

Guest Psychiatrist: Dr David Burton (MBBS; FRANZCP)

Please go to the website  for more information.

This activity is eligible for RACGP CPD points (Category 2), with participation by watching the video and completing the short quiz.

This educational material complements the GP Psychiatry Support Line, which gives you direct access to a psychiatrist for your specific questions, for free. 

Register here and call 1800 16 17 18 for your enquiries.  By registering, you will also be the first to access the second video of the series, due in the second week of February. 

Western NSW PHN joined with Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN, Murrumbidgee PHN, Northern Sydney PHN and South Eastern NSW PHN to fund the service. 

Watch an example of the webinar