Beyond the Label: Understanding Different Mental Health Diagnoses and What They Mean for People

(Formerly ‘Common Mental Health Disorders’) This workshop will explore mental diagnosis and conditions, such mood disorders, psychosis, and anxiety disorders.

Description

Aim

This workshop provides a foundational understanding of mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, psychosis and mood disorders, and explores what these diagnoses mean for people. Participants will examine the intersection of clinical understanding and lived experience, and develop their knowledge and skills to provide compassionate support.

Overview and Learning Intentions

  • Gain insight into the lived experiences of people with mental health diagnoses, and how a diagnosis can affect individuals.
  • Understand the impact of diagnostic labels and reflect on your own unconscious biases and misunderstandings.
  • Explore risk factors, causes and effective support options for those living with mental distress.
  • Describe effective support strategies to help individuals and their whānau (family) live well.

Let's Get Real

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

3. Working with whānau

5. Challenging discrimination

7. Maintaining professional and personal development 

Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua 

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

Chris is a registered nurse by profession with a background in mental health. She has over 25 years' experience in health/disability sectors. Her education portfolio includes mental health, disability, ethics and boundaries, communication and de-escalation, collaborative note writing, and culturally safe practice. Her PhD explored the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability and she continues to publish on this and other topics including cultural diversity/cultural safety. She is currently Director and primary Consultant for ‘Pumahara Consultants, Personal and Professional Development Specialists’ and holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer role with The University of Queensland as well as other teaching roles with Universities around New Zealand and Australia.

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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