Refugees and Mental Illness – Understanding and Supporting the Unique Mental Health Needs of War Refugees – (APIL Accredited)

Presented by Professor Walter Busuttil, Consultant Psychiatrist and Visiting Professor at The King's Centre for Military Health Research

Professor Walter Busuttil has not only published extensively but has lectured nationally and internationally about treatment and rehabilitation of military personnel, veterans, military families and survivors of traumatic stress suffering from chronic and complex presentations of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Professor Busuttil served for 16 years in the RAF qualifying as a military psychiatrist. He was part of the team that set up rehabilitation services for Gulf War combatants and the British Beirut hostages.

He was appointed as Director of Medical Services at Combat Stress in 2007 and led the setting up of UK-wide cutting-edge community and residential clinical services and a research department.

In August 2020, he became Director of Research and Training. Earlier this year, Professor Busuttil was appointed visiting Professor to the Institute of Psychiatry and Psychology and Neuroscience at Kings College London

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    Refugees and Mental Illness – Understanding and Supporting the Unique Mental Health Needs of War Refugees – (APIL Accredited)

    Presented by Professor Walter Busuttil, Consultant Psychiatrist and Visiting Professor at The King's Centre for Military Health Research

    This webinar offers a valuable opportunity for psychiatrists, psychologists, and legal professionals working with or assessing refugees to deepen their understanding of trauma-related disorders and best practices for effective intervention. Don’t miss this chance to gain practical insights into supporting refugees on their journey to mental health recovery.

    In this webinar, Professor Busuttil will:

    Define and Differentiate PTSD and Complex PTSD:

    • Learn about the nuances between PTSD and Complex PTSD, particularly as they apply to individuals exposed to prolonged trauma.

    Explore the Traumatic Stressors Unique to War Refugees:

    • Gain insights into the unique psychological toll of experiences such as war, torture, incarceration, and profound losses, includingthe loss of home and homeland.

    Examine Psychiatric Outcomes and Clinical Presentations:

    • Understand the varied and often complex psychiatric effects seen in refugees, along with the clinical presentations that arise from cumulative trauma.

    Discuss Targeted Interventions:

    • Outline both acute and long-term interventions, focusing on therapeutic approaches and the role of medication in addressing trauma symptoms in this population.

    NOTE: This webinar carries APIL Accreditation