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Tutor: Edward Blacklock
In these talks we will be discussing two of the currently most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in Australia. These conditions cause considerable personal distress to individuals and families as well as causing significant economic burden nationally and internationally. We will be discussing their historic diagnostic development from the lunatic asylums to the modern General Practitioner, who is now often the primary prescriber of these substances. Our discussion will also include the aetiology (the cause, origin or reason) of the conditions and their signs and symptoms.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Monday 11.00am - 12.30pm. Classes start 12 October, finish 7 December.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 12 (capacity 18)
These talks will include their diagnostic criteria under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders and their recommended managements under the Australian Medical Association and the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the different treatment styles Psychiatrists and Psychologists will use in the management of them. Both of these conditions have attracted over the years a wide range of therapeutic interventions, from the bizarre to the controversial. We will also discuss a range of alternative therapies that can be used, either in conjunction with prescribed medication or on their own.
About the Tutor: Edward Blacklock
My professional life has been in mental health services, in UK, Tasmania, Alice Springs and Brisbane, in both public and private spheres. I started out as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (UK 1976), completed a BA in Psychology and Sociology (Tas1987) and a master’s degree by research (Brisbane QUT). In Brisbane I worked as Clinical Nurse Consultant at Wesley Hospitals Acute mental Health Unit (1991-2004). From 2004 -2015 I taught at Griffith University and from 2017- 2020 at The Australian College of Applied Psychology. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities I have had and look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences.If you are a U3A Brisbane member you may enrol in this class online using the Enrol button below. You will be asked to provide your membership number and name for identification.
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