186110 - Webinar 31: Evaluating the Quality of Digital Mental Health Resources

The webinar series examines some of the online mental health treatment programs that GPs need to know about, focusing on evidence-based programs that have been developed in Australia. The evidence around the efficacy and usefulness of different programs will be discussed along with practical aspects of using the programs.

Relevance to General Practice

After conducting 3 focus groups, and an extensive GP survey, on the subject of e-mental health programs, it is clear that there is a lack of knowledge about the subject of e-mental health in general practice. In particular, which programs are available, which patients are suitable for e-mental health programs, and how to integrate these programs into the treatment of patients with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The most popular way in which GPs requested training on the subject, was via webinars.

Learning outcomes

Identify key issues in safety and quality assurance for digital mental health resources and services.

Describe the selection processes currently being used for listing by eMHPrac and by the digital mental health gateway, Head to Health.

Utilise a tool to evaluate the quality of digital mental health resources, and appreciate how safety and likely efficacy can be assessed.*

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

D4. Professional and ethical role

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Curriculum Contextual Units

Rural health
Adult health
Children and young people health
Sex, sexuality, gender diversity and health
Psychological health
Other

Partnering organisations

Queensland University of Technology

Activity sponsor

Fed Dept of Health via the e-Mental Health in Practice Project