Mr. Lloyd Brennan explained the concepts, issues and implementation of psychosocial rehabilitation in Australia. During his talk, he put forth the illustration of the Wheel model of wellness and its application in the Rehabilitation services. The comprehensive wellness wheel includes twelve essential aspects of Rehabilitation such as patient, medication, psycho education, housing, structured day, socialization, holidays, spirituality, encouragement, family and friends, diet and exercise. He explained the aspects specifying the nurse’s role for each aspect.
After the session, the floor was open for discussion where in the various mental health professionals exchanged their views on the cultural differences and implementation of Rehabilitation Services in India and Australia. Dr Judith A. Noronha, Associate Dean of Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Dr Kasturi R Adiga, Principal of School of Nursing, HODs of various departments, faculty and students from Department of Psychiatry and Department of Psychiatric Social Work, Kasturba Medical College and Occupational Therapy of Manipal School of Allied Health Sciences and faculty and MSc Psychiatric Nursing students of Manipal College of Nursing Manipal also attended the session.