Organic Causes and Differentials

 2 hours active CPD


Live CPD workshop: 11th March 2026 from 12:30pm-2:30pm AEST online via Zoom plus extra readings, activities and resources.


This session will also be recorded for those enrolled to access following the Live CPD.

What's included?

  • PowerPoint slides
  • 2 hours Live CPD
  • Extra resources

A deeper understanding

The role of a Clinical Psychologist often involves complex differential diagnosis. There are a number of organic conditions that are high prevalence in a mental health patient, and should be screened for. While this screening is not the role of a psychologist, careful observation and reporting to a treating physician can play a critical role in treatment. This module covers the link between the organic nature of illness and psychopathology, which is an essential part of what differentiates us within the realms of mental health.

Reflect and discuss

This is live CPD where you will engage deeply with the content through discussion and role play, and be encouraged to ask questions.  You will be learning alongside your peers and sharing your knowledge and experiences to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.

Dr Natalie Burch

General Practitioner
BSc MBBS FRACGP DRANZCOG FACRRM MHPE (Glasgow)

Dr Natalie Burch

Dr Natalie Burch is currently working in Launceston, Tasmania as Clinical Director and Wellbeing Officer of the Launceston Medical Centre. There she is continuing the supervision model she started in rural Scottsdale where her role is to support a team of registrars in a group learning model.

Previously from Scottsdale, Tasmania, she was the longest-serving General Practitioner (GP) in the regional town. She was the inaugural ACRRM Director of Training in the state, supporting ACRRM registrars, supervisors, and training posts. In recognition of her significant contributions to rural and remote medicine, as well as her service to the community, she received the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
Natalie holds FACRRM, FRACGP, and DRANZCOG qualifications. She has a strong interest in medical education and has worked closely with ACRRM registrars for many years, developing education programs and leading online state-wide training sessions.

Her passion for rural generalism and education has led her to pursue a master’s degree in health professionals’ education at the University of Glasgow. She has also contributed to medical training through roles with the Rural Vocational Training Scheme, General Practice Training Tasmania, ACRRM, HR+, and the Tasmanian Health Service Intern Program, where she has created new opportunities for
first-year medical interns.

Dr Aaron Frost

With a career spanning over 20 years, and including private practice, public sector, research, academia, consultancy, and training, Aaron has been an influential and forward thinking leader in psychology. 

Aaron is a recognised leader within the field. He has been evaluating his own outcome data since 2008, and now consults widely for organisations looking to achieve better outcomes, most notably developing a training package for Headspace on the use of outcome methodology for all new staff.

Aaron is a certified trainer with the International Centre for Clinical Excellent (ICCE), the program lead for the Supervisor Training and Approval Program (STAP) and the Director of Benchmark Psychology
“I strive to help my registrars find the balance between creatively integrating diverse theory, while maintaining a critical and empirical foundation.”

Dr Aaron Frost

Clinical Psychologist and Director of Benchmark Psychology, STAP and PREP.