GP mental health training and education courses developed and accredited by General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC).
GPs are often the first point of contact for patients experiencing a mental illness. it is essential that GPs have the necessary skills and knowledge to address patients’ mental health needs.
The training accredited by the GPMHSC provides the fundamental skills required to assess a patient’s needs, recommend appropriate referral options and manage a patient’s ongoing mental healthcare.
The GPMHSC accredits a range of mental health education and training for GPs. This includes:
- Mental Health Skills Training (MHST)
- Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST)
- Mental Health CPD
- Focussed Psychological Strategies CPD.
These courses are available through the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
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