Thread by @CroakeyNews

Hope everyone is well-rested and ready for the second full day of #RANZCP2022. We will be back for more live-tweeting soon.
Here is a thread of 5 key takeaways from the sessions I saw on Day One...

1/ It's as important to consider psychological & social factors of a person as biological. "It doesn't make sense to focus on one aspect of a person in understanding & treating psychiatric disorders"- @AllenFrancesMD #RANZCP2022

2/ The #biopsychosocial theme was emphasised by discussions about importance of narrative therapy & story-telling in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Connection to language, land & spirituality vital for recovery - Stan Grant #RANZCP2022

3/ A symposium on Frantz Fanon highlighted that context is important in therapy. It's important for clinicians to become aware of their own racial & cultural humility - Dr Gatwiri #RANZCP2022

4/ Staying with the #biopsychosocial theme, on health anxiety, if a patient is avoidant of healthcare & declining therapy &/or meds, social work & exercise may be suitable. If only a single intervention is applied, it is likely the patient will not improve-Dr M Murphy #RANZCP2022

5/ Telehealth was vital for maintaining care during the pandemic- but, important to acknowledge that many patients still want in person care & limitations of technology. We don't want to introduce complications into people's access to healthcare - A/Prof Looi #RANZCP2022