11/08/2025
1 WEEK TILL THIS FREE WEBINAR!
How to talk to patients about mental health in pain management
Date: 18 August 2025
Time: 19:30-20:30 (SA)
Duration: 1 Hour
Platform: Google Meet
Registration: https://forms.gle/8PcMbBWenanrJBZK8
Often, patients resist mental health services as part of pain management, driven by fear, misunderstanding, or stigma.
This webinar provides healthcare providers with practical tools and language to confidently introduce the role of mental health in pain care.
What You'll Learn:
How mental health interventions enhance pain outcomes
Understand the role and function of mental health care in chronic pain treatment.
Recognising and addressing patient resistance or stigma
Identify common concerns and misconceptions that prevent patients from accepting mental health support.
Starting the conversation with confidence and compassion
Learn language and approaches that help patients feel heard, supported, and open to mental health support.
When and how to refer to a mental health professional
Know the signs, timing, and best practices for effective referrals that align with patient readiness.
Who Should Attend:
Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals working with patients experiencing chronic or complex pain.
Presented by:
Lindie Bull
Social Worker (MSW Health Care)
