The New Zealand Hospital
Pharmacists’ Association is holding
the annual Mental Health Special
Interest Group Seminar in Nelson, New Zealand!
Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th July 2015
Venue: Nelson and Marlborough Institute of Technology
Theme: New Horizons
Keynote Speaker: Professor Julia Rucklidge, University of
Canterbury
There will be sessions discussing New Horizons in nutrition in mental health, cultural
perspectives, treatment of depression, substance misuse, treatment conundrums in child
and adolescent mental health and challenges in acute care.
Plus workshops, updates on current issues and professional networking.
Guest speakers include:
Andi Shirtcliffe, Chief Advisor, Pharmacy, Ministry of Health, NZ
Dr Julie Fitzjohn, Canterbury DHB
Dr Richard Tranter, NMDHB
Dr Mike Haskew, NMDHB
Lewis Boyle, Maori Mental Health Care, NMDHB.
Registration fee up to $150 for the weekend
All disciplines are invited to attend (doctors, nurses, key workers,
occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, support workers, allied
health and pharmacists)
Any enquiries – please contact the organizers of the event:
Debbie Hickling (deborah.hickling@nmdhb.govt.nz)
Or
Graham Parton (graham.parton@nmdhb.govt.nz)