Course Summary
The syllabus covers such topics as:
- General overview of mental health problems (signs and symptoms, nature and causes) and how they affect people
- Understand current approaches to care and treatment in hospital, residential units and the community
- Mental Health diagnosis
- Types of mental illness i.e. depression, bipolar, psychosis & anxiety
- Categories of mental illness
- Mood disorders / Schizophrenia / Bipolar Disorder / Anxiety Disorders
- The importance of social inclusion
- Identify the verbal and nonverbal cues (challenging behaviour) that can suggest a mental health problem
- Practical steps to improve your own mental health
- Managing clients and employers expectation
- The law and mental health problems
- Have an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983
- What help is available in your community
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Max attendees: 15
Course length: 1 day
This course can be tailored to meet your specific requirements
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