Mental health webinar invitation

The deteriorating situation in Afghanistan is confronting for the Australian community, especially for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel. The mental health and wellbeing of our community is at the front of our minds as we all watch the news of the situation in Afghanistan.

DVA has partnered with Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health to present a live webinar entitled Supporting Veterans Mental Health Following Withdrawal from Afghanistan. 

This webinar is designed to assist general practitioners and mental health clinicians to support veterans dealing with complex emotional and mental trauma issues raised by the current situation in Afghanistan. 

Presented by Professor Andrea Phelps and Nicole Sadler AM CSC, the webinar, Supporting Veterans Mental Health Following Withdrawal from Afghanistan, will be held on Wednesday 8 September at 11.00am – 12.00pm.

You can join the webinar for free by using the Microsoft Teams app. Simply click on this link to access. A recording of the webinar will be made available for clinicians who were unable to attend the live event.

If you would like further information on this webinar, please email ccs.mental.social.health [at] dva.gov.au (ccs[dot]mental[dot]social[dot]health[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au), or call Tim Adams, a/g Director Mental and Social Health Programs, on (02) 6289 6703.