First Episode Psychosis in the Primary Care Setting

Operating in the health, community and mental health sectors since 1993, Black Swan Health has developed a considerable body of knowledge in delivering tailored, high quality, evidence-based, mental health, wellbeing and community services. As a registered provider of disability services, Black Swan Health has also embedded the principles of person-centred practice into its day to day service delivery and has well-established outcome-based reporting and measurement systems in place.

Black Swan Health

This presentation will focus on how to identify and support young people experiencing subtle changes or distress suggestive of psychosis.

Black Swan Health, Osborne Park

<h4>This workshop offers a fantastic opportunity for healthcare professionals to improve their understanding of how to identify and support young people experiencing subtle changes or distress suggestive of psychosis.</h4> <h4>Event Overview:</h4>This presentation hosted by Black Swan Health and presented by headspace Early Psychosis Clinical Director, Dr Gordon Shymko will focus on the topic of first episode psychosis (FEP) and what primary care practitioners need to know to identify and support patients presenting with these conditions. Dr Shymko will highlight the crucial role of GP’s in early detection, as they are often the first point of contact for young people experiencing subtle changes or distress suggestive of psychosis. Guest Speaker: Dr Gordon Shymko, BMedSci MD FRCPC FRANZCPDr Gordon Shymko is Consultant Psychatrist and Clinical Director of Black Swan health's headspace Early Psychosis service. With over 25 years of experience, Dr Shymko’s clinical practice and interests are focused on managing psychosis, the role of clozapine in the treatment of psychotic disorders and managing the physical health of patients with mental illness. Learning Outcomes<ul><li>Improved understanding of the significance of conducting a thorough history to uncover less obvious psychotic or manic symptoms.</li><li>Realise the concept of prodromal symptoms and the importance of knowing the patient's baseline functioning alongside the role of family history.</li><li>Provide guidance on referral pathways for patients with suspected psychosis including when to refer to public mental health services, headspace Early Psychosis and private psychiatrists, depending on acuity and available resources.</li></ul>Event Details:<ul><li>Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025</li><li>Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM</li><li>Venue: Black Swan Health, Osborne Park</li><li>145 Main St, Osborne Park WA 6017</li></ul>Light refreshments will be providedRACGP Points: 4Cost: Free (Reserve your spot now)

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