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Dual Diagnosis - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Duration 1 day Course Overview Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities are at higher risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. Estimates indicate that about 25% of the UK population is likely to have mental health difficulties at some point in their lives. Comparably, an estimated 40% of people with learning disabilities experience or live with factors that can contribute to mental ill-health. In preventing and alleviating the impact of these factors, it is helpful to be able to distinguish between learning disabilities and mental ill-health and be more aware of the myths associated with mental illness. It is important to know how to support someone in mental distress as well as understanding what factors will promote mental well-being and identifying signs of mental ill-health onset and relapse more effectively, signposting people to appropriate services. The course is grounded throughout in a person-centred approach. Learning Outcomes Distinctions between myth and reality in mental ill-health Mental illness diagnoses and classification, a medical perspective Differences between learning disabilities and mental ill-health Definitions: learning disability; mental health; mental ill-health Factors influencing mental health/ill-health onset and relapse Mental ill-health signs and symptoms Effective promotion of positive mental health Effective strategies and approaches when planning and offering support A summary of key treatments and approaches Methods of Delivery A range of participative methods will be used. These will include word-storming, paired and group discussion and exercises, practical examination of case studies, trainer-led presentation and facilitated discussion. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content To be able to distinguish more effectively between myth and reality in mental health terms To increase knowledge of medical diagnoses and classifications To be able to distinguish more effectively between learning disabilities and mental health issues To have acquired a basic understanding of key factors influencing mental ill-health To be able to identify signs of mental ill-health and relapse in people with learning disabilities more effectively To become more effective in promoting the positive mental health of service users To have acquired a larger toolkit for supporting someone in mental distress To have access to a summary of key treatments and approaches Target Audience Staff working with people with learning disabilities or those with mental health problems who have been identified as having learning disabilities. Training Considerations A willingness to engage in reviewing and re-examining one's understanding of what constitutes learning disabilities and mental health problems is required. Certification Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. Related Courses Activities for People with Learning Disabilities Challenging Behaviour Mental Health Awareness

Dual Diagnosis - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

Duration

1 day

Course Overview

Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities are at higher risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. Estimates indicate that about 25% of the UK population is likely to have mental health difficulties at some point in their lives. Comparably, an estimated 40% of people with learning disabilities experience or live with factors that can contribute to mental ill-health. In preventing and alleviating the impact of these factors, it is helpful to be able to distinguish between learning disabilities and mental ill-health and be more aware of the myths associated with mental illness. It is important to know how to support someone in mental distress as well as understanding what factors will promote mental well-being and identifying signs of mental ill-health onset and relapse more effectively, signposting people to appropriate services. The course is grounded throughout in a person-centred approach.

Learning Outcomes

Distinctions between myth and reality in mental ill-health
Mental illness diagnoses and classification, a medical perspective
Differences between learning disabilities and mental ill-health
Definitions: learning disability; mental health; mental ill-health
Factors influencing mental health/ill-health onset and relapse
Mental ill-health signs and symptoms
Effective promotion of positive mental health
Effective strategies and approaches when planning and offering support
A summary of key treatments and approaches

Methods of Delivery

A range of participative methods will be used. These will include word-storming, paired and group discussion and exercises, practical examination of case studies, trainer-led presentation and facilitated discussion.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

To be able to distinguish more effectively between myth and reality in mental health terms
To increase knowledge of medical diagnoses and classifications
To be able to distinguish more effectively between learning disabilities and mental health issues
To have acquired a basic understanding of key factors influencing mental ill-health
To be able to identify signs of mental ill-health and relapse in people with learning disabilities more effectively
To become more effective in promoting the positive mental health of service users
To have acquired a larger toolkit for supporting someone in mental distress
To have access to a summary of key treatments and approaches

Target Audience

Staff working with people with learning disabilities or those with mental health problems who have been identified as having learning disabilities.

Training Considerations

A willingness to engage in reviewing and re-examining one's understanding of what constitutes learning disabilities and mental health problems is required.

Certification

Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Related Courses

Activities for People with Learning Disabilities
Challenging Behaviour
Mental Health Awareness


Dual Diagnosis - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Duration: 1 day Course overview: Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities are at higher risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. Estimates indicate that about 25% of the UK population is likely to have mental health difficulties at some point in their lives. Comparably, an estimated 40% of people with learning disabilities experience or live with factors that can contribute to mental ill-health. In preventing and alleviating the impact of these factors, it is helpful to be able to distinguish between learning disabilities and mental ill-health and be more aware of the myths associated with mental illness. It is important to know how to support someone in mental distress as well as understanding what factors will promote mental well-being and identifying signs of mental ill-health onset and relapse more effectively, signposting people to appropriate services. The course is grounded throughout in a person-centred approach. Learning Outcomes: · Distinctions between myth and reality in mental ill-health · Mental illness diagnoses and classification, a medical perspective · Differences between learning disabilities and mental ill-health · Definitions: learning disability; mental health; mental ill-health · Factors influencing mental health/ill-health onset and relapse · Mental ill-health signs and symptoms · Effective promotion of positive mental health · Effective strategies and approaches when planning and offering support · A summary of key treatments and approaches Methods of delivery: A range of participative methods will be used. These will include word-storming, paired and group discussion and exercises, practical examination of case studies, trainer-led presentation and facilitated discussion. LEARNING OBJECTIVES · To be able to distinguish more effectively between myth and reality in mental health terms · To increase knowledge of medical diagnoses and classifications · To be able to distinguish more effectively between learning disabilities and mental health issues · To have acquired a basic understanding of key factors influencing mental ill-health · To be able to identify signs of mental ill-health and relapse in people with learning disabilities more effectively · To become more effective in promoting the positive mental health of service users · To have acquired a larger toolkit for supporting someone in mental distress · To have access to a summary of key treatments and approaches TARGET AUDIENCE Staff working with people with learning disabilities or those with mental health problems who have been identified as having learning disabilities. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS A willingness to engage in reviewing and re-examining one's understanding of what constitutes learning disabilities and mental health problems is required. CERTIFICATION Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. RELATED COURSES Activities for People with Learning Disabilities Challenging Behaviour Mental Health Awareness

Dual Diagnosis - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health
Duration: 1 day

Course overview:
Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities are at higher risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. Estimates indicate that about 25% of the UK population is likely to have mental health difficulties at some point in their lives. Comparably, an estimated 40% of people with learning disabilities experience or live with factors that can contribute to mental ill-health. In preventing and alleviating the impact of these factors, it is helpful to be able to distinguish between learning disabilities and mental ill-health and be more aware of the myths associated with mental illness. It is important to know how to support someone in mental distress as well as understanding what factors will promote mental well-being and identifying signs of mental ill-health onset and relapse more effectively, signposting people to appropriate services. The course is grounded throughout in a person-centred approach.

Learning Outcomes:
· Distinctions between myth and reality in mental ill-health
· Mental illness diagnoses and classification, a medical perspective
· Differences between learning disabilities and mental ill-health
· Definitions: learning disability; mental health; mental ill-health
· Factors influencing mental health/ill-health onset and relapse
· Mental ill-health signs and symptoms
· Effective promotion of positive mental health
· Effective strategies and approaches when planning and offering support
· A summary of key treatments and approaches

Methods of delivery:
A range of participative methods will be used. These will include word-storming, paired and group discussion and exercises, practical examination of case studies, trainer-led presentation and facilitated discussion.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
· To be able to distinguish more effectively between myth and reality in mental health terms
· To increase knowledge of medical diagnoses and classifications
· To be able to distinguish more effectively between learning disabilities and mental health issues
· To have acquired a basic understanding of key factors influencing mental ill-health
· To be able to identify signs of mental ill-health and relapse in people with learning disabilities more effectively
· To become more effective in promoting the positive mental health of service users
· To have acquired a larger toolkit for supporting someone in mental distress
· To have access to a summary of key treatments and approaches

TARGET AUDIENCE
Staff working with people with learning disabilities or those with mental health problems who have been identified as having learning disabilities.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
A willingness to engage in reviewing and re-examining one's understanding of what constitutes learning disabilities and mental health problems is required.

CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

RELATED COURSES
Activities for People with Learning Disabilities
Challenging Behaviour
Mental Health Awareness