Understanding and Supporting People Diagnosed with Mood Disorders

Explore an overview of people diagnosed with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar. Identify ways you can offer support and what treatment options are available.

Description

Aim

This workshop will provide an overview of mood disorders (depression and bipolar) and aims to foster a better understanding of people diagnosed with them. It will explore various mood disorders, the impacts they can have on those experiencing them, and how to provide effective and safe support.

Overview and Learning Intentions

  • Discuss normal mood and how this may change in various circumstances 

  • Explore when alterations in mood are at the point of being considered a mood disorder

  • Learn about the impacts mood disorder can have on individuals and and their whānau

  • Challenge misconceptions and discrimination and understand the impact of these

  • Explore recommended strategies and treatment options

  • Develop effective and safe strategies for support

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika

1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora

3. Working alongside whānau

5. Challenging discrimination 

Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua

PhD, RN, BN, MN(Distinction), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN

Dr Chris Taua is a registered nurse specialising in mental health and health education, with over 35 years’ experience across the health, education, disability, justice, and corporate sectors. Her work is grounded in clinical practice, academic scholarship, and a strong commitment to trauma-informed practice, equity, and cultural safety.

Chris has worked across specialist inpatient and community mental health settings. Her PhD examined the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability, and she continues to publish on mental health, cultural diversity, and cultural safety. She holds a qualification in Adult Education.

Chris is Director of Pumahara Consultants, contributes to tertiary teaching in mental health and cultural safety, and serves on the Ministry of Health–appointed Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. She is an Accredited Instructor for Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, a Fellow of Te Ao Māramatanga – the New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses, a Fulbright Travel Award recipient (2013), and a former Chair of the Mental Health Education and Resource Centre

 

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

 

Terms and Conditions

  • Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

  • Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

  • No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

  • MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

  • Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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