Please register here to access the recording of AMT's webinar 'Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery', presented by Conjoint Prof. Mike Hazelton on 21 August 2024.
Description
Mental health is now seen as a human rights issue by both the United Nations and the World Health Organisation. In particular, tackling mental health-related stigma is seen as a priority for improving mental health globally. In recent decades the concept of 'personal recovery' and the development of recovery-oriented mental health practice have been important initiatives for addressing stigma and improving mental health care in Australia and internationally. The purpose of this webinar is to provide an outline of human rights issues surrounding stigma and how these are being addressed through recovery-oriented mental health care. Basic principles of recovery-oriented mental health care will also be covered.
The online format will include opportunities for discussion and questions.
About the presenter
Mike retired as Professor of Mental Health Nursing at the University of Newcastle in early 2020, a position he had held since 2002. During his academic career Mike led nursing and midwifery schools in the University of Tasmania, Curtin University and the University of Newcastle. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles, books, book chapter and abstracts and presented numerous keynote addresses and conference presentations in Australia and internationally. Mike is the president and chair of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Australian Borderline Personality Disorder Foundation. He is an accredited Master Mental health First Aid Instructor and has delivered almost 100 Mental Health First Aid courses.
Professional Development
You will be able to claim around 1.5 hours of PD on completion of the reflection template in your AMT member portal.
Cost
AMT members : $25.00
Non-members : $45.00