Positive Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Clients – 2 Day Course
23 May @ 9:30 am – 24 May @ 4:30 pm
LGBTIQA+ people experience some of the worst mental health outcomes of any population group in Australia.
About this session
LGBTIQA+ people experience some of the worst mental health outcomes of any population group in Australia. This 2 day course examines the underlying drivers of these poor outcomes, and give practitioners the tools to provide evidence-based and affirming care to LGBTIQA+ clients.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
· Describe mental health issues impacting LGBTIQA+ individuals and groups
· Describe the impact of historic and contemporary stigma, discrimination, harassment and abuse
· Adhere to appropriate legislative requirements in relation to service delivery
· Use appropriate language and terminology to support LGBTIQA+ clients
· Embed LGBTIQA+ inclusive practices into everyday behaviours and organisational practices
· Apply evidence based strategies for improving mental health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ clients.
Who is this for?
Mental health service staff and clinicians
Where?
Mornington Skills Centre, 9 Takari Place, Mornington
When?
May 23 & 24, 2024, 9:30am—4:30pm
Facilitators
Yalei Wilson (they/them) – Registered Psychologist, WIO’s Gender Group Facilitator, & member of the transgender community.
Second facilitator TBC.
Cost
Free for participants.
This is a pilot course, with costs being covered by LGBTIQA+ Health Australia’s MindOut program.
Catering provided.