Mental Health Solutions for Busy Clinics

Date: 30 August 2026
Time: 6.30 - 7.30pm
Place: Online 

Every day, patients present with headaches, fatigue, chronic pain, gastrointestinal complaints, palpitations, insomnia, and other symptoms in which stress, psychological wellbeing, sleep, and lifestyle factors may play a significant role. Despite appropriate investigations and symptomatic treatment, many return with persistent or recurrent complaints. Others may perceive that conventional treatment has not adequately addressed their concerns and seek care elsewhere. While clinicians often recognise these underlying contributors, the realities of a busy practice and limited consultation time can make meaningful intervention challenging.

How do you communicate that psychological and behavioural factors may be contributing to a patient's presentation without making them feel their symptoms are being dismissed? How do you motivate patients to take an active role in improving their sleep, stress management, lifestyle habits, and emotional wellbeing? And what evidence-based options can be offered when patients are reluctant to rely solely on pharmacological treatment, yet continue to seek effective, holistic care?

This session explores practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into routine clinical practice. Learn how to identify appropriate patients, communicate difficult conversations with confidence, and introduce patient-centred interventions that complement conventional medical care. Discover practical tools, collaborative care pathways, and accessible resources that empower patients to take greater ownership of their health—without substantially increasing consultation time.

As healthcare continues to evolve, effective care extends beyond diagnosis and treatment. It also involves empowering patients with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to improve long-term health outcomes and overall wellbeing.