Psychodermatology in Practice

Skin conditions frequently have a significant psychological and emotional impact, affecting treatment outcomes, patient engagement, and clinician workload. This online session introduces a psychodermatological approach to care, demonstrating how integrating psychological and dermatological expertise can improve outcomes for patients, clinicians, and clinics alike.

Designed to be practical, accessible, and clinically relevant, the session will explore how psychodermatology works in real-world practice and how it can be confidently incorporated into routine care.

What the Session Will Cover

• The benefits for patients, including improved symptom control, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes
• The benefits for clinicians and clinics, such as better engagement, clearer treatment plans, reduced repeat attendances, and improved satisfaction
• A practical overview of what psychodermatology looks like in day-to-day clinical practice, using real-world examples
• Clear referral pathways: when to refer, how referrals work, and how multidisciplinary teams can integrate this approach into routine care

Who Should Attend?

This session is suitable for:

• GPs
• Dermatologists
• Nurses and allied health professionals
• Multidisciplinary clinical teams managing patients with complex or long-term skin conditions

Why Attend?

Attendees will gain:

• A clearer understanding of the role of psychodermatology in improving clinical outcomes
• Practical insights that can be applied immediately in practice
• Greater confidence in identifying patients who may benefit from a joined-up psychological and dermatological approach