Understanding Mental Health Diagnosis and What it Means to People
This workshop will explore mental diagnosis and conditions, such mood disorders, psychosis, and anxiety disorders.
Description
Aim
Learn about the experience of people diagnosed with mental health conditions, including mood disorders, psychosis, and anxiety disorders. Develop your understanding of how to support those who experience these ongoing conditions and how to support their whānau.
Overview and Learning Intentions
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Gain insight and increased knowledge of people diagnosed with mental health conditions
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Discuss facts vs myths
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Learn about the effects of a diagnostic label and our own unconscious bias when we hear them
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Explore risk factors, causes and support options
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Learn how people can live well with mental distress
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Develop effective strategies to support people and their whānau
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
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Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.
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Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged.
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No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.
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MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.
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Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.