Mental Health Awareness
As many as one in four people will suffer from mental health problems. A few may have to be admitted to hospital, but, increasingly, most will receive treatment in the community. There is still stigma and widespread confusion around the types of mental health problems and what help is available for sufferers and their carers. There have been many changes in the way mental health problems are classified and the treatment options available.
This one day introductory course is aimed at anyone working with people in a variety of roles and settings who wishes to have an understanding of this complex subject.
Course objectives and content:
• To explore what is mental health and mental illness
• To consider the signs and symptoms of the major mental health problems
• Issues regarding relapse and relapse prevention
• Through the use of case studies explore the role of mental health professionals
• To consider the Mental Health Act 1983 (and the recent changes with the 2008 amendments) and the Care Programme Approach
• The roles of Alcohol and Drugs (introduction to dual diagnosis)
• Crisis procedures
• The ‘recovery model’