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Supporting People with Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Needs

Duration

1 Day

Course Overview


Central Training's Supporting People with Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Needs course is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and tools to understand and identify mental ill-health and proactively support positive mental well-being in a learning disabilities setting. The trainer will cover the key differences between learning disabilities and mental ill-health, common myths, factors that contribute to mental illness and the signs that may indicate the onset or relapse of mental health problems. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore factors that could help prevent and alleviate the impact of mental ill-health on people with learning disabilities, as well as how to appropriately signpost individuals to relevant services.

Learning Outcomes


This course is designed to enable delegates to:
  • Challenge myths, attitudes and assumptions around mental ill-health and learning disabilities
  • Understand different forms of mental illness
  • Recognise the difference between learning disabilities and mental health issues
  • Identify factors that influence the mental health/ill-health of service users
  • Spot signs of mental ill-health in people with learning disabilities and signs of relapse
  • Promote positive mental health
  • Understand key treatments and approaches for managing mental health

  • Methods of Delivery


    The course uses a range of training methods to provide variety and engagement including: trainer presentation, group work and discussion, case studies and practical exercises.
    • Course Content
    • Audience
    • Training Considerations
    • Certification
    • Related Courses

    Course Content

    • Learning disabilities and mental health: definitions and key differences
    • Forms of mental illness and their medical classification
    • Myths, attitudes and assumptions
    • Signs of mental ill-health in people with learning disabilities
    • Key factors influencing the mental health/ill-health of service users
    • Possible signs of relapse
    • Promoting positive mental health

    Target Audience

    Those working in the health, housing and social care sectors working with people with learning disabilities who have been identified as having mental health problems.

    Training Considerations

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

    Certification

    The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

    Related Courses

    Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Support
    Challenging Behaviour - Managing & Responding
    Positive Behaviour Support
    Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting
     
    Supporting People with Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
    Duration: 1 Day

    Course Overview:
    Central Training's Supporting People with Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Needs course is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and tools to understand and identify mental ill-health and proactively support positive mental well-being in a learning disabilities setting. The trainer will cover the key differences between learning disabilities and mental ill-health, common myths, factors that contribute to mental illness and the signs that may indicate the onset or relapse of mental health problems. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore factors that could help prevent and alleviate the impact of mental ill-health on people with learning disabilities, as well as how to appropriately signpost individuals to relevant services.

    Learning Outcomes:
    This course is designed to enable delegates to:
    ·Challenge myths, attitudes and assumptions around mental ill-health and learning disabilities
    ·Understand different forms of mental illness
    ·Recognise the difference between learning disabilities and mental health issues
    ·Identify factors that influence the mental health/ill-health of service users
    ·Spot signs of mental ill-health in people with learning disabilities and signs of relapse
    ·Promote positive mental health
    ·Understand key treatments and approaches for managing mental health



    Methods of Delivery:
    The course uses a range of training methods to provide variety and engagement including: trainer presentation, group work and discussion, case studies and practical exercises.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    · Learning disabilities and mental health: definitions and key differences
    · Forms of mental illness and their medical classification
    · Myths, attitudes and assumptions
    · Signs of mental ill-health in people with learning disabilities
    · Key factors influencing the mental health/ill-health of service users
    · Possible signs of relapse
    · Promoting positive mental health


    TARGET AUDIENCE
    Those working in the health, housing and social care sectors working with people with learning disabilities who have been identified as having mental health problems.

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



    CERTIFICATION
    The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

    RELATED COURSES
    Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Support
    Challenging Behaviour - Managing & Responding
    Positive Behaviour Support
    Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting

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