Did you know that ADHD is fast becoming the most common mental health condition in the world? The Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local invites you to join a special masterclass series designed to support GPs in the management of children with ADHD.
About the ADHD masterclass series
ADHD diagnoses are continuing to rise rapidly, and GPs are often the first point of contact for patients and families. Yet, many GPs report feeling underprepared to manage ADHD in children. With ADHD medication prescriptions doubling in the last five years and growing demand for assessment and support, the need for GP-led care has never been greater.
This masterclass series is designed with GPs in mind. It will build on your expertise and provide an opportunity to ask questions from our team of experts about navigating the complexity of this condition.
Join our masterclass series
GP Masterclass | Parts 1-3 | Expert strategies for managing paediatric patients with ADHD
Dates: Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm – 23 April, 30 April, and 7 May 2025
Format: Online interactive session via Teams
Speakers: Dr Victoria McKay (Paediatrician) and guest GP speaker
Topics include:
- Screening
- Medication and prescription (including types, formulations, side effects and considerations)
- Reviews and long-term care strategies
- Working with other clinicians and support services
GP Masterclass | Part 4 | Looking after children with ADHD: a whole team approach
A review of the Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local model and how these learnings can apply to GP practices. Practice managers, practice nurses and GPs are all invited to this final session, where we discuss how to establish a successful ‘whole-of-practice’ approach.
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Speakers: Ms Nichola Richardson (RN) and Dr Victoria McKay (Paediatrician)
Email us to confirm your attendance.
COMPASS Community of Practice: 2025 sessions now available
COMPASS is a Child Mental Health Community of Practice developed to support GPs, practice nurses, maternal child health nurses, school nurses, psychologists, paediatricians, and other mental health clinicians working with children who are experiencing mental health, developmental or behavioural issues.
Through a series of collaborative online sessions, we host case discussions led by child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Benjamin Hoadley, and paediatrician, Dr Victoria McKay from our Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local.
In 2025, all sessions will be held online on a Tuesday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, as follows:
- 1 April: Developmental concerns (e.g. Autism)
- 6 May: School and learning concerns in primary school
- 3 June: Emotional regulation and challenging behaviours
- 1 July: Anxiety and mood
To join COMPASS, email us, including the name of your clinic and your contact number.
We look forward to seeing you there.