November PD activities

Find below some of the great PD opportunities available in November.  Comment or email the library if you have anything to add.

 

Write – presentations and papers

4th Annual No 2 Bullying Conference, 18-19^th April

Abstract submissions are now being accepted under the following streams:

• Schools
• Workplace
• Cyberbullying
• Higher Education
• Principle and Practice
• Prevention Strategies
• Lessons Learnt 
• Open

The 2016 Conference will focus on key principles and best practice for creating a generational change towards bullying and will examine bullying in schools, workplaces and cyberspace
Abstract submission closes: 18^th Jan 2016
http://no2bullying.org.au/

 

Read – professional reading

Darvishi N, Farhadi M, Haghtalab T, Poorolajal J (2015) Alcohol-Related Risk of Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt, and Completed Suicide: A Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE 10(5): e0126870. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126870

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0126870

Leigh, S. & Flatt, S. (2015) App-based psychological interventions: Friend or foe?. Evidence-based Mental Health. doi:10.1136/eb-2015-102203

http://ebmh.bmj.com/content/early/2015/09/16/eb-2015-102203.full.pdf+html?sid=0e9db507-14ea-4b4a-8f6c-d8bd0a2da32a

Allara, E., Ferr, M., Bo, Alessandra., Gasparrini, A. (2015) "Are mass-media campaigns effective in preventing drug use? A Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis" in BMJ Open 2015;5:e007449

http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/9/e007449.full
 

Attend – informal learning sessions, journal club, seminar series

Journal club (available to Healthy Options workers only)

This month’s journal club will be presented by the SA team.  Debby Kadarusman will be looking at an article on positive psychology.
When: Thursday, 19^th November, 2pm (AEST)

Pennington Institute online modules for AOD workers

Modules include:

• Introduction to brief interventions
• Introduction to crystal methamphetamine
• Introduction to young people and drugs

You will need to register to access the modules.  Each module includes a pre-quiz, training module, post-quiz and printable certificate
Access anytime.  Self-paced.
https://penington.trainingvc.com.au/login/index.php

Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach – online course

Public Mental Health is the application of the principles of medicine and social science to prevent the occurrence of mental and behavioral disorders and to promote mental health of the population. This course illustrates the principles of public health applied to depressive disorder, including principles of epidemiology, transcultural psychiatry, health services research, and prevention. It is predicted that by 2020 depressive disorder will be the most important cause of disease burden in the entire world!  Every human being suffers from feeling depressed at some point or other, but only about one fifth of the population will experience an episode of depressive disorder over the course of their lives. This course illuminates the public health approach to disease, and the particular complexities of applying this approach to mental disorders, using depression as the exemplar.  
When:  2^nd November
Duration: 7 weeks, 2-5hr/wk
https://www.coursera.org/course/pmhdepression
 

Attend - conferences

Annual Scientific Alcohol and Drugs Conference
Hosted by the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs (APSAD) this year’s conference will address a diverse range of issues including co-existing mental health and drug problems, aetiology, policy innovations, emerging psychoactive substances, responding to First Peoples’ needs and addressing drug related harms.
When: 8 – 11^th November
Where: Perth, W.A.
Cost: $420 - $960 see website for details
http://www.apsadconference.com.au/ehome/apsadconference/258469/?&

International Indigenous Health Conference

The conference will highlight some of the existing Indigenous health programs currently implemented in communities throughout Australia and in other Indigenous communities in the world provide a unique opportunity for delegates and speakers to see the power of people networking together. This event also provides delegates with an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas and information regarding success stories and the challenges they have experienced in rolling out various programs and projects
When: 1^st-3^rd December
Where: Cairns, Qld.
Cost: $1000
http://www.indigenousconferences.com/#!2015-indigenous-health-conference/c1sdu

Second National Complex Needs Conference

This conference seeks to identify and showcase successful collaborative efforts in service delivery, with a view to informing whole-of-government approaches to policy and program development.
When: 17 – 18^th November
Where: Canberra, A.C.T.
Cost: $350 - $820 See website for details
 https://phaa.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/second-national-complex-needs-conference/2ncncwebsite

Australian Long-Term Unemployment Conference

With long-term unemployment reaching a 16 year high, the impact on individuals and families, society and the economy is immense. Early intervention and targeted programs for those facing more than 12 months, or longer, of unemployment are needed.  The Conference Program will be designed to challenge, inspire, demonstrate and encourage participants while facilitating discussion. The program will include an extensive range of topics with Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions, Case Studies and Posters.
When: 9 – 10^th November
Where:  Melbourne, Vic.
Cost: $600 - $850 See website for details
http://longtermunemployment.org.au/

 

Listen – podcasts, webinars

Insight – Tall Poppies - Webinar

Presented by Dr Jeremy Hallyar, Clinical Director, Metro North Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs Service Qld
With all the press and hype about ice, is there a danger that we are losing sight of the evolving challenge of opioid use? This seminar will look at the USA situation over the last 20 years and consider if Australia is heading in the same direction.  Responses to opioid use will be discussed.
When:  Wednesday, 4^th November, 9am (AEST)
http://www.dovetail.org.au/insight/webinars.php

Helping transgender people thrive - Podcast

Transgender and gender nonconforming people are becoming more accepted in mainstream society, but they still remain misunderstood and understudied. In this episode, psychologist Anneliese Singh discusses how she and other researchers are trying to understand resilience within this population. She also talks about new practice guidelines for the mental health professionals who work with them.
Duration: 12mins
http://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/helping-transgender.aspx

“Flying over the radar” Changing practice to support children and families where a parent has a mental illness – Webinar

This webinar described ways to foster systemic change in practice to improve outcomes for families where a parent has a mental illness.
Duration: 50mins
https://youtu.be/xHgxSF7TwqQ