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Increasing access to mental health training for rural and Aboriginal health professionals

The Challenge

There is a shortage of mental health professionals in rural communities which impacts on the ability of rural people to access appropriate care in a crisis or follow-up treatment.

Theory of Change

Providing training to health professionals in rural areas will increase access to appropriate clinical and behavioural support for rural residents experiencing a mental health crisis or requiring ongoing treatment.



Anticipated Outcomes

Short-Intermediate Term

  1. Number of health professionals attending training

  2. Satisfaction with the quality of training

  3. Self-reported confidence in dealing with patients presenting with mental health concerns or suicidal ideation.

Long Term

Reduction in the prevalance of suicide in rural communities.

Progress

Participation

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Number of health professionals attending training

Quality

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Satisfaction with the quality of training

Capacity Building

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Self-reported confidence in dealing with patients presenting with mental health concerns or suicidal ideation.
LAST UPDATED: 

15 April 2024

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Contact

Cassie Talbot, Program Manager, Healthy Minds (0422 407 915)

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