Royal College of General Practitioners - Online Learning Environment

This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on 21 November 2024 This recording will be available to view until 21 August 2025.

Join us for this insightful conference focusing on improving and expanding access to mental health care in line with the NHS long-term plan. Discussions will address the critical role of primary care in supporting patients with diverse mental health conditions, recognising that current systems often fall short for both patients and professionals. The challenges have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased workload pressures and heightened mental health needs.

Our experienced speakers will provide evidence-based information tailored to the needs of primary care. You'll receive practical advice and useful resources to support patients dealing with a range of difficulties, including depression, psychosis, eating disorders, and perinatal mental health issues. You will learn how to support patients dealing with a range of difficulties, including depression, psychosis and eating disorders mental health problems. We will also discuss the limitations of current arrangements and the need for comprehensive solutions beyond NHS talking Therapies. By the end of this event, you will be better equipped to identify and meet the mental health needs of your patients and manage the increasing demands on primary care services.

Topics include:

• Management of people with depression in primary care
• Eating disorders
• Management of people with complex emotional needs
• Managing children with mental health problems in primary care
• Postnatal depression and puerperal psychosis
• Managing people with psychosis in primary care 
• Practitioner wellbeing 
• Bipolar disorder