Lunchtime learning series for primary health care nurses 2026

Te Pou hosts monthly online learning sessions for primary health care nurses across Aotearoa, delivered by a skilled nurse practitioner on a range of topics. These lunchtime sessions (from noon to 1pm) are a relaxed way to build knowledge and gain practical skills in mental health and addiction support.

The first session for the year is on Thursday 29 January (12pm-1pm). This session offers a vital refresh on risk formulation, moving beyond "checking a box" to developing a holistic clinical picture. You will gain practical, actionable skills specifically designed for the fast-paced primary care environment, empowering you to confidently stratify and manage mental health risks.

Thursday 26 February (12pm-1pm) will include mastering a 10-minute mental health triage to rapidly and effectively assess whaiora needs, learning a toolkit of brief interventions for managing depression and anxiety and assessing risk using a clear, supportive framework and learn to implement basic safety planning.

Thursday 9 April (12pm-1pm) Physical Health in Mental Health Care: What Primary Care Nurses Need to Know.

Thursday 28 May (12pm–1pm)
An introduction to depression and pharmacotherapy within the primary care context.

Thursday 25 June (12pm–1pm)
Risk formulation within the primary care context. This session offers a vital refresh on risk formulation, moving beyond "checking a box" to developing a holistic clinical picture. You will gain practical, actionable skills specifically designed for the fast-paced primary care environment, empowering you to confidently stratify and manage mental health risks.