Join our panel as we discuss interdisciplinary collaboration to support adolescents who are experiencing anxiety or worry.
Learning outcomes
By watching this webinar recording which features inter-disciplinary panel discussion about Susan (case study), you will be better equipped to:
- understand anxiety and worry in the context of adolescence
- identify the key principles of the featured disciplines' approach in screening, diagnosing, and supporting adolescents experiencing anxiety and worry
- explore tips and strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration between practitioners managing cases like Susan.
The webinar panel comprises:
- Dr Mandy Deeks (Vic based counselling psychologist)
- Prof. Brett McDermott (QLD based psychiatrist)
- Assoc. Prof. Lena Sanci (Vic based GP)
- Ms Sally Young (QLD based social worker).
The webinar was facilitated by Dr Mary Emeleus (Qld-based GP).
View panellists' biographies.
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Participants who attended the webinar provided the following feedback:
Individual learning needs
76% of exit survey respondents reported their individual learning needs were ‘entirely met’, with 23% of respondents indicating their learning needs were ‘partially met’ and 1% indicating they were ‘not met’.
Relevance to practice
When asked to rate how relevant the webinar was to the clinicians own practice, 80% stated it was ‘entirely relevant’, 19% reported it as ‘partially relevant’ and 1% noted the webinar was ‘not relevant’ to their clinical practice.
Changes to work practice
95% of exit survey respondents intend to make changes to their clinical work practice as a result of attending the webinar.
This webinar was produced in
May 2014. The Mental Health Professionals’ Network’s webinars are produced for mental health professionals. The information is intended for suitably-experienced mental health professionals and does not replace clinical judgement and decision making. It is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances. The subject matter is not exhaustive of any mental health conditions presented. Health professionals implementing any recommendations contained in the webinar must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. Any information presented in the webinar recording was deemed relevant at the time of the live event and after this date has not been reviewed. No guarantee can be given that the information is free from error or omission.
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