Mental Health Issues and Disability

Introduction

This course has been designed for staff in the physical disability or learning disabilities field who need to learn more about mental health problems and mental health services and to look at issues surrounding the provision of services for customers with multiple needs.

Objectives

1. To look at the historical context of how society perceives people who have learning disabilities or physical disabilities and a mental health problem.
2. To consider definitions as outlined in legislation of 'mental impairment" and 'mental disorder'.
3. To think about the relevance of a diagnosis of a mental disorder.
4. To look at life through the eyes of someone who has a learning disability or a physical disability and how this may affect their mental health.
5. To consider the use of a mental health assessment in gaining access to appropriate mental health services.

The Course Covers

• Historical and Legal issues
• Major labels and symptoms: What is mental illness and who is affected by it ?
• Why people get mental health problems: Issues relating to family, environment, services, professionals
• Behaviour problems as communication
• What an assessment does and does not provide: Understanding mental health services
• Getting access to other services: Therapy/group work
• Negotiation for getting a better service

Course Duration

One day (two tutors)

Certification

Certificate of Attendance.

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