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When coping becomes a concern:Women, mental health and substance use in general practice
When coping becomes a concern:Women, mental health and substance use in general practice
16.09.26, 18:30

Overview
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Accredited Activity ID 1691963
Subject to RACGP, ACRRM and
GPMHSC approval
A practical GP-focused webinar exploring how anxiety, depression, trauma, hormonal transitions and
other mental health challenges can intersect with alcohol, prescription medication and other
substance use in women.
Topics
• Women’s mental health
• Addiction psychiatry
• Q&A session
Learning outcomes
• Recognise common presentations of mental health concerns and problematic substance use in
women across different life stages.
• Identify the relationship between anxiety, depression, trauma, hormonal transitions and alcohol or
other substance use.
• Differentiate between primary mental health conditions, substance-related symptoms and
overlapping presentations.
• Discuss practical screening and assessment strategies for alcohol and substance use in general
practice.
v1.0: Updated September 2026
Presenters
Contact
Megan Deutsher
Partnerships Manager, Avive Victoria
M 0447 583 190
E megandeutsher@avivehealth.com.au
Registration is essential.
Register via the QR code or online at:
whencopingbecomesaconcern.eventbrite.com.au
To help facilitate the Q&A session, please submit any questions via email.

Event Joining Details
16.09.26, 18:30
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Avive Health Team
Event organiser
Avive Health Team
Megan Deutsher
0447583190