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Exploring Depression and Anxiety in Palliative Care Virtual event

Posted 17 Dec 2020.

Event Date:	Thursday 3 June, 2021
Time:	9.00am - 11.00am
Venue:	MS Teams
Cost:	Free
Target Audience:	Doctors, registered nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pastoral Care Workers, Facility Managers, Aboriginal Health Workers, Counsellors
Registration information:	Registration is essential as places are limited. Register online at https://depression-anxiety-3-jun-2021.eventbrite.com.au
Contact Details:	Phone Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) on 9382 9300 or email pasce@cancerwa.asn.au

Overview

An important component of palliative care is addressing and responding effectively to psychological distress. In this session, we focus the psychosocial care of depression and anxiety.

Learning areas

• An overview of depression and anxiety in palliative care

• Recognising depression and anxiety in your patient

• Understanding the similarities and differences of the disorders

• Identifying non-pharmacological management and strategies for each of the disorders

Presented by

Karen Anderson, Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Lecturer

Information and Online Registraton: For more information and to register please see the Exploring Depression and Anxiety in Palliative Care Virtual event (85kb). Complete registration online at https://depression-anxiety-3-jun-2021.eventbrite.com.au.