Introduction to supporting mental health and mental wellbeing of adults with a learning disability
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Course start date is passed
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Estia Level 1
Course information
Date
Course start date is passed
Level
Estia Level 1
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Contents
The course covers:
- What is mental health?
- Vulnerability factors.
- Mental health problems in people with a learning disability - prevalence and presentation.
- Assessment of mental health problems in people with a learning disability.
- Professional roles and local services.
- Mental Health Act and other legislation/frameworks.
- Interventions for mental health.
- What staff can do to support someone with a learning disability and mental health problem.
Learning objectives
- Know what mental health and mental wellbeing are.
- Understand why adults with a learning disability are more likely to develop mental health problems.
- Be able to actively promote mental wellbeing when supporting people with a learning disability
Course schedule
Target audience
Participants are advised to have completed module 1, introduction to supporting adults with a learning disability before attending this workshop.
Support Workers, Day Centre Support Staff, Care Assistants, Personal Assistants etc.
People who are new to the role of supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Anyone working with adults with a learning disability who requires a refresher on this topic.
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Group bookings
Discounted rates are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more information. Maudsley Learning has a full range of courses to meet the needs of your organisation. Most can be delivered to you flexibly and tailored to your requirements.
Bespoke courses
We are able to offer custom-made programs, whether digital or face to face, to meet the education and training needs of your organisation in the UK or internationally.
Research
We value research and knowledge-sharing and will continue to contribute to the literature base on mental health education, addressing important research questions in this exciting field.
