Mental health specialist nurses, working with young and diverse populations

Mental health issues for children and young people are increasing with COVID-19 having a significant impact. Mental Health Nurses have a pivotal role to respond and care for these children and young people. This HDA presentation shares the diverse roles of nurses within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and how their work supports the mental health and wellbeing of young people in a range of settings.

Speakers

Tim Crowley, Nursing Director / Manager - Acute and Statewide Services / Nurse Practitioner – Complex Care and Trauma Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Care integration considerations for children and young people with acute and complex mental health concerns during the COVID pandemic. Reflecting on developments and the role of CAMHS nurses. 

Tom Sheppard, Nurse Lead / Clinical Coordinator – Emergency Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Clinical practice approaches in supporting young people with acute psychological distress during the pandemic.

Dr Monica McEvoy, Multicultural Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Reflections on working in the community to meet the mental health needs of children, young people and families from CALD backgrounds, and the impact of COVID on newly arrived young people and families.

Jorja Terrell, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Forensic, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Caring for youth involved in the youth justice system during COVID period. 

Chair

Dr Jenny Fereday (HDA Ambassador), Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Adjunct A/Professor, University of South Australia.