Diagnosing and Managing Youth Mental Illness in Primary Care – The University of Melbourne

Gain youth-specific skills to support the diagnosis and management of young people’s mental health when accessing primary care.

What you will learn

Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job now.

Registration requirements

Learners are expected to hold a Nursing degree (or equivalent), or a Doctor of Medicine degree (or a MBBS) and to have either commenced or completed an accredited Australian general practice training program or accredited training in paediatrics.

8-week, fully-online course
Co-created with leading youth mental health experts from The University of Melbourne and Orygen as well as young people with lived-experience of mental illness
Identifies and addresses different forms of mental ill-health in primary care
Explores diagnostic challenges and multi-modal intervention strategies
Teaches how to develop a youth mental health care plan tailored to an individual’s specific needs
42 hrs of CPD for GPs
Course commences 6 October 2025

See registration link for more details

Registrations closes Oct 10, 2025

DATE

06 October, 2025

6:00pm Melbourne/Sydney time zone

VENUE

Online over 8 weeks (42hrs)

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Our locations

Main office

11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country

13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country

119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country

Call 03 5175 5444

Email
info@gphn.org.au

Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.

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We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.

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