Events

RFDS Outback Mental Health 5-part Webinar Series

The free, live sessions will allow participants to connect with the RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinicians and Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultants on a range of interesting and informative topics.  A selection of downloadable resources will also be available to accompany the series.

Each webinar will begin at 4pm and run for 45 minutes with an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

7 October: “Mental health toolbox” presented by Cath Walker

Mental health conditions can have a significant impact on the individual, their friends, family, community and workplace. Many rural and remote people are trained in physical first aid but are not confident assisting someone with mental health concerns. These conditions are common, may be serious and the person may not realise they have a condition that can be treated and can get help.

This session aims to increase:

• Awareness about stress related and common mental health conditions such anxiety and depression;
• Confidence to have a conversation with someone experiencing such problems including suicidal thoughts;
• Ability to support and access further assistance for someone with mental health conditions;
• Knowledge about common strategies to reduce the health impact of experiencing stressful environments and events.

Other webinars:
28 October: “Take some time for relaxation” presented by Sharyn Bunn
4 November: “Sleep better with RFDS” presented by Cath Walker
25 November: “How to help yourselves and others manage reactions following traumatic events” presented by Cath Walker