The aim of this course is to raise awareness of staff who support or may support people with a learning disability who experience mental health issues. The course will raise an awareness of mental illness, its effects on people with a learning disability and provides a basic introduction to assessment and interventions.
This course specifically relates to NICE guidelines on Mental Health problems in people with learning disabilities.
By the end of this course learners will:
- explore what we mean by ‘mental health’ and ‘mental illness’
- recognise signs and symptoms of main mental health diagnosis.
- explore autism, dementia and mental health
- understand that people with a learning disability are at increased risk of mental health problems
- understand that mental health problems may develop and present in different ways from people without learning disabilities, and the usual signs or symptoms may not be observable or reported
- understand that people with a learning disability can develop mental health problems for the same reasons as people without learning disabilities
- explore the reasons why mental health problems are commonly overlooked in people with learning disabilities
- have an introduction to assessment and interventions.
Method of Delivery: Online via Zoom
Cost: ARC Member £50 | Non-Member £70
Booking Arrangements: To secure a place complete and return a booking form to [email protected]