Mental Health Awareness (NW160128U)

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SubjectEquality and Diversity
DescriptionAn introduction to key mental health issues
VenueMersey A, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeThursday 28 January 2016, 09:30 to 13:00
LecturerMr James Moore  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours3:00
Cost£15.00
Aims

Aim

To provide participants with an overview of the key mental health issues which may affect the way they engage and deliver a service to patients who may have mental health challenges

Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will have:

  • Developed an awareness of the type and scale of mental health issues which may impact on their patients
  • Started to develop their understanding of the signs which may indicate possible mental illness.
  • An awareness of the impact of some psychiatric treatments on oral health
  • An understanding of a range of legal and ethical issues that can arise when patients with mental disorder receive dental treatment

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be aware of

  • What do we mean by mental health/ill health?
  • Signs and symptoms of the main mental health conditions and potential Impact on capacity
  • Impact of some psychiatric conditions on oral health
  • What do we mean by incapacity?