Join our expert panelists as they explore the research on mental health following major disasters including the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers in China in this webinar.
Discussion covers the increased burden of mental illness, significant impacts on both those effected and front line responders, practitioner burnout and compassion fatigue. Economic recessions and higher rates of depressions and suicide and how much can be done from a personal, social and societal perspective will also be explored.
Featured panelists: Professor Brett McDermott, Professor in Psychiatry, JCU College of Medicine and Dentistry, Beyond Blue spokesperson for disaster mental health Dr Wendy Li, Associate Professor of Psychology JCU College of Healthcare Sciences, Associate Dean, Research, Founding Convenor of the AusAsian Mental Health Research Group Associate Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Director of JCU GP Training.
For more information on the series and to register for future episodes visit www.jcu.edu.au/webinars
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