STUCON 2021 is an in-depth student conference that focuses on clinical best practice, education and research.

Aimed at undergraduate paramedic students, the conference offered an insight into current and emerging knowledge from across the globe. Speakers included a mix of students, researchers, educators and industry practitioners for a truly enlightening experience. STUCON 2021 was an online conference, hosted in July 2021.

Mental health – positive forms of building emotional support

A paramedicine career can be very rewarding; but it can also be challenging. In this presentation we will discuss effective ways you can build and maintain your mental health and wellbeing, as well as improve your ability to effectively perform your duties as a paramedic. The techniques and strategies outlined are ones that you can start to practice as a student and they are informed by research evidence and bestpractice.

Biography: Nicole Sadler AM CSC

Nicole Sadler is the Head of Policy and Practice, Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, University of Melbourne, and an Enterprise Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She is a Clinical Psychologist with an in-depth understanding of the issues and challenges for individuals, workplaces and communities impacted by trauma. She has led mental health strategic reviews and policy and training development projects for police and first responder agencies, healthcare workers, insurance companies, judiciary agencies and community organisations. Prior to joining Phoenix Australia in 2017, she served in the full-time Army for 23 years and completed her career in the senior Army psychology position at the rank of Colonel.

STUCON 2021 MC: Buck Reed