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Amity Health and Mental Health professional Network Present a FREE webinar About the speaker: Dr Tracy Westerman AM is a proud Nyamal woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology). She is a recognised world leader in Aboriginal mental health, cultural competency and suicide prevention achieving national and international recognition for her work. About the session:  This session will cover the following: • How cultural difference translates with counselling & engagement of Aboriginal clients. • Understanding barriers to communication. •...

Words like ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’ are often misused and mis-understood. Understanding and talking about mental health in general can be a minefield for many of us too. That’s where we can help, our presentation has been developed by experts to give you the knowledge to: • Identify the features of clinical depression • Understand the types of mental illness • Recognise the symptoms of depression and anxiety • Know when it’s time to get professional help • Understand the range of treatment options available • Spot and monitor the warning signs (in yourself and others) Click here to Register

Presented by South Metro Health Service, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Diabetes WA in partnership with WA Primary Health AllianceAn empathetic approach to clinical assessment of a patient with obesity Topics include : • Assessing the foot in patients with diabetes, knowledge of neuropathy, vascular disease, and assessing foot ulceration • Requesting pathology tests to investigate thyroid, calcium and other endocrine/hormonal conditions • Common endocrine tests and imaging for endocrine diseases • Practical use and interpretation of continuous and flash glucose monitoring • HealthPathways and primary care resources To register click here

After a 10 year battle with an eating disorder in her 20’s and ongoing depression well into her 40’s, Amanda was no stranger to the therapist’s couch. But after years of talk therapy and even 15 years of meditation practice, the internal dialogue of ‘never good enough’ and the constant drive for approval and perfection was relentless. Amanda will share her story of recovery including why mindfulness and talk therapy was not enough for her, and how somatic mindfulness helped Amanda and others find freedom from an eating disorder. The presentation will include 30 minutes of Q&A’s with Amanda and...

At this webinar, Associate Professor Jennifer Stone will discuss the significance of breast density, its occurrence, how to discuss the implications of increased breast density with patients, and the way forward. Learning outcomes 1. Discuss the implications of increased breast density with patients 2. Describe how breast density influences breast cancer risk and mammographic sensitivity 3. State the supplemental screening recommendations indicated for patients with increased breast density 4. Recall the ongoing breast density research in Australia Click here to register

Do you work with patients that require support managing chronic pain? Do you see patients that require AOD support? Do you have questions about prescribing opioids or alternatives, to manage chronic pain? Dr Slota-Kan will interview Dr Rupert Backhouse to share experts advice about opioids and chronic pain management in general practice. All participants are invited to discuss bets practice and questions are welcome. Click here to Register