Abuse Law Symposium - Evidence in Abuse Law Claims: Understanding Psychiatric and Psychological Impact of Abuse on Individuals
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Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Professional Skills
9.00am to 10.00am Understanding Psychiatric and Psychological Impact of Abuse on Individuals
- Type of abuse
- Type of individual
- Developmental stage at which abuse is experienced
- Social and environmental factors
Presented by Dr Ghazala Watt, Consultant Psychiatrist, MindSense Centre of Psychiatry.
Presenters
Dr Ghazala Watt
Dr Ghazala Watt is a consultant Psychiatrist (MRCPsych, FRANZCP) and an Independent Medical Examiner, experienced in all aspects of general adult psychiatry including however not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress related conditions and psychotic disorders. Dr Watt’ subspecialties include Historical child sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma and Transcultural Psychiatry. She has a vast experience working in different cultural setting in Asia, Europe, as well as working with Australian First Nation communities. Dr Watt holds accreditations with ABIME, AMA 4, AMA 5, AMA 6, GEPI 2, WorkSafe VIC, TAC VIC, NSW MAA and Comcare PI. She is also a trained Expert Witness, Certified by the Australasian College of Legal Medicine.