This education webinar is focused on contemporary approaches to veteran trauma recovery

and PTSD management, and is ideal for GPs, psychologists and allied health professionals

with an interest in veteran mental health, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, DVA patient care,

psychopharmacology, and collaborative mental health treatment pathways.

The session aims provide support in navigating the complexities of veteran mental health care,

while strengthening referral pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration to help improve

outcomes for veterans and their families.

Learning outcomes

• Determine referral pathways and the role of the MRTRP in supporting recovery and

continuity of care

• Identify common presentations and clinical features of PTSD and cPTSD in veterans

and ex-serving personnel

• Determine evidence-based medication management strategies for PTSD, including

prescribing considerations and common treatment challenges

Presenters

Dr Katelyn Kerr DPsych(Clin), BPsych(Hons), BBehSc, MAPS, FCCLP

Clinical Psychologist, Director Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program,

Specialty Programs Manager

Gold standard trauma recovery for veterans: Introducing Avive’s new

integrated PTSD program

Introducing Avive’s new Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program

(MRTRP): an integrated, evidence-based treatment pathway designed

specifically to support veterans experiencing PTSD, trauma-related

conditions, and associated mental health challenges.

Dr Bart Wlodek BMedSc, BAppSc (Hons), MBBS, FRANZCP

Consultant Psychiatrist

Medication in PTSD: What helps, what harms, what to avoid

Practical insights into PTSD medication management in veterans

including current prescribing considerations; common medication

challenges and pitfalls; practical strategies relevant to general practice,

and collaborative care approaches for improved patient outcomes.