Impact of Childhood Trauma
Explore how childhood trauma affects mental health, physical health, and behavior, including intergenerational trauma and revictimisation.
Beyond Survival: Evidence-Based Insights into Childhood Trauma and Medicolegal Complexity
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Date:
26 February, 2025
Venue:
Victoria by Farmers Daughters Federation Square, Tenancy 26/2 Swanston St, Melbourne
Time:
06:00 PM to 9:00 pm
About the event
Join us for an engaging evening exploring the complex impacts of childhood trauma. Led by panel host A/Prof Michael Robertson, the discussion features experts in their respective fields including Dr David Graham (Psychiatrist), Dr Jeremy Blumenthal (Psychiatrist) and Ms Amy Olver (Special Counsel).
In this session, we will address the key findings of the scientific literature in areas including the association of childhood trauma and later mental and physical health, intergenerational trauma, the phenomenon of “revictimisation” and its relevance to psychopathology, and the relationship between childhood trauma and later criminal offending.
Through a panel discussion involving medical and legal experts, we will explore challenges on topics including quantification of economic loss, reasonable treatment requirements, analysing causation in complex matters and specific challenges related to gender, culture and other intersectional vulnerabilities.
This event is ideal for professionals interested in understanding medico-legal evaluation in matters involving personal injury caused by childhood trauma Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and join the conversation!
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Event features
Attend to experience our high-level programme of speakers & join us for a lively post-conference networking event.
Integrating Medical and Legal Perspectives
Learn to address causation, economic loss, and care needs using evidence-based insights in medicolegal cases.
Navigating Intersectional Challenges
Discuss economic loss, treatment needs, and vulnerabilities related to gender, culture, and other factors.
Our speakers
A/Professor Michael Robertson
Chief Psychiatrist, Medhealth
Associate Professor Michael Robertson is a distinguished Psychiatrist recognised for his extensive expertise and contributions to the field. With a strong foundation in clinical and forensic psychiatry, he specialises in post-traumatic stress disorder and intergenerational trauma. A/Prof Robertson serves as the Chief Psychiatrist at MedHealth, where he provides clinical support to the psychiatrist panel.
Ms Amy Olver
Legal Practice Manager and Legal Counsel, Shine Lawyers
As one of the leaders of Shine’s abuse law practice in Victoria, Amy is a vocal advocate for survivors having spent more than a decade helping abuse survivors seek justice against their perpetrators, and the institutions which failed to protect them.
Dr David Graham
Psychiatrist, MindSense & Lex Medicus
Dr Graham is passionate about social justice, trauma, and veteran and first responder mental health. Dr Graham has advanced qualifications in addition to his MBBS, including a Masters of Psychiatric Medicine and a Doctor of Philosophy, and he is currently pursuing further study with a Master of Health Law.
Dr Jeremy Blumenthal
Psychiatrist, MindSense & Lex Medicus
Dr Jeremy Blumenthal is a highly regarded Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with expertise in trauma, dissociation, dissociative identity disorder, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Amongst other various qualifications, Dr Blumenthal obtained his Certificate of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, further enhancing his expertise in supporting young individuals.
