Navigating mental health challenges when living with a physical disability

Join the interdisciplinary panel for a Q&A session exploring how to better support the mental health of those living with a disability, their carers and family.

Panel

• Glenn Bedwell (NSW – Lived Experience)
• Waltraud Reiner (VIC – Gestalt Psychotherapist and Carer)
• Katrina Pacey (QLD – Occupational Therapist)
• Chris Basten (NSW – Psychologist)

And facilitator Prof. Stephen Trumble (VIC – General Practitioner)

Learning outcomes

• Describe the general principles of providing a safe and supportive environment for people living with disability, their carers and family if they experience mental health challenges.
• Outline key principles of providing appropriate therapies and communication approaches to people living with disability, their carers and family if they experience mental health challenges.
• Identify challenges, tips and strategies to build appropriate referral pathways and implement a collaborative response to assist people living with disability, their carers and family who may be experiencing mental health challenges.