GPs can complete accredited mental health training to further develop and improve their skills in diagnosing, treating and managing patients with mental health illnesses.
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (GP MHTPs) provide a structured framework for GPs to undertake assessment, early intervention and management of patients with a mental illness.
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This section contains important information on how GPs can best help the mental health and wellbeing of their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ViewGP mental health training and education
GPs can complete two levels of accredited mental health training, each correlating with specific sets of MBS item numbers – Mental Health Skills Training and Focused Psychological Skills Training.
ViewBecome a GP provider of FPS
GPs can become providers of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) by completing the training requirements as set by the GPMHSC. FPS are specific treatment strategies developed from evidence-based psychological therapies.
ViewFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQs on GP mental health training and MBS items commonly used in the provision of mental healthcare.
ViewGPMHSC how-to guides
A series of guides to provide GPs with more information on the MHST education process
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