“1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness…”
Mental Health - Myths, Madness & Medicine
Understanding Mental Illness and Mental Health Issues
What’s it about?
/ This one day workshop is suitable for anyone who wishes to better their understanding of mental illness including counsellors, teachers, carers, youth/community workers, volunteers, etc. Participants will learn about what defines mental illness, how diagnosis is made and will explore the presenting features and treatment approaches for a range of mental illnesses.
  • Anxiety Disorders – Panic Attacks, Social Phobia, OCD, PTSD
  • Depression – Major Depression, Bipolar, Post Natal Depression
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Behaviour Disorders -ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Autism, Asperger’s
  • Substance Use/Abuse
  • Treatment Approaches –Counselling and CBT, Medication, self help groups and internet resources
  • How to help and support people experiencing a mental illness
This workshop also explores experiences of mental illness and the labelling, myths and stigma which often impede treatment and recovery and aims to empower those experiencing mental health issues and to provide a ‘real world’ understanding.
When? / Thursday 18 April, 2013 Time: 9.30 – 4.30pm
Where? / North-West Room, The State Library of Western Australia, Northbridge between Francis Street and the James Street Mall
How much? / $189.00 plus GST Morning and afternoon teas provided
How do I register? / Email:
Ph (02) 9949 9407 Fax (02) 9949 9609
P&P Training & Consultancy. PO Box 387 Seaforth NSW 2092
  • This workshop is presented by Phil Nunn, a Psychologist who has worked with marginalised and ‘at risk’ young people for over 20 years. Phil provides specialised training for counsellors and youthworkers in communication and counselling skills, mental health issues, suicide risk assessment, substance use/abuse, Autism and ADHD including the use of music and other forms of creative expression as therapeutic tools.

P & P Training and Consultancy offers specialised training and consultancy nationally to Government and Welfare agencies including; The Salvation Army, Red Cross, Mission Australia, Dept of Housing, Dept of Juvenile Justice, Dept of Community Services. Ph (02) 9949 9407 Fax (02) 9949 9609 PO Box 387 Seaforth NSW 2092Email

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