COURSE: Mental Health Conversation
We understand that over the past 2+ years our members, and the nursing profession have carried a heavy load during the pandemic, and we wanted to present some simple ways that can assist with your wellbeing and mental health. The ACNP would especially like to thank Sian and Matt for putting together this wonderful webinar, and we hope that you gain some valuable insights into how you can make a difference in looking after yourself.
COST: FREE for ACNP Members
Matt Ball, Nurse Practitioner
Matthew Ball is a mental health practitioner, trainer and Founder/Director at the Humane Clinic, Adelaide. He is also trained as a psychotherapist and has experiences of being labelled as experiencing 'schizophrenia' in the 1990's. Matt is the first Author of Dissocaichotic framework and the Suicide Narratives approach, models that underpin the work of the Humane Clinic in providing a non apologising alternative to the mental health system.
He was previously awarded Australian Mental Health Nurse of the Year and in 2021 Matt has led a team opening the Just Listening Community; a community led emergency department alternative for people in crisis and distress that operates outside of the mental health system.
Matt was a Finalist in the 2022 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards which recognised his contribution to nursing. Matt was selected as one of 10 finalists from over 24,000 applicants.
Sian Pritchard, Nurse Practitioner
I trained as a Registered Nurse in Wales before emigrating to Australia in 1989. I had twenty years experience as a General Nurse before specialising in the area of mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
I am able to provide clinical care and treatment for people over the age of twelve years. This includes psychiatric and drug and alcohol assessments supported by treatment options and therapeutic interventions. You have the option of individual or family counselling.
Having worked for both public and private health facilities for over thirty years, I have gained extensive experience across a broad range of nursing. I am considered an expert in my field and feel confident I can provide a high level of care to support you through illness and recovery.
