CRH1008

Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice

(MED)

Mr Joe Hovel

6 points + Distance

Synopsis: Many rural and remote areas have poor or no access to specialist mental health assessment, treatments and support teams. To compensate, rural health professionals need to develop a range of skills in the area of mental health assessment and intervention. This subject is designed to help you acquire these skills and to gain a better understanding of mental health and illness in rural communities. Indigenous mental health issues will be considered.

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