Mental Health Awareness: Best Practice Strategies
Date & Time: Tuesday 25th October 2011, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: 98 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PJ
To book this course, just email Ms Suki Sangha, Training Officer on suki@paih.org or call her on 0141 353 2220
Course Outline:
This course will look at the range of issues or events that can have a negative impact on our mental health and well being. It will have a particular focus on the additional pressures faced by migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers. As a participant you will be given an overview of the signs and symptoms of the most common forms of mental illness. Furthermore, the course will help you to develop approaches that will help you to provide appropriate services and support to people with mental health problems.
Who should attend?
This course is open to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people who suffer from mental health problems and the impacts this can have on accessing services, employment and housing. It is particularly relevant to people working in social work, housing, welfare, education, employment, health and community development.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the day you will:
· Understand and recognize the signs/symptoms of the most common forms of mental health problems
· Have a better awareness of the issues affecting people with mental health problems
· Learn about the adjustments that can be made to overcome the barriers or difficulties that can affect people's day to day lives.
Latest Reviews:
'The tutor was very knowledgeable and had good manners and great training methods. Particularly liked practical examples and the information provided was really easy to understand. Great Buffet Lunch too!'
'I feel more confident in my knowledge of Mental Health and feel able and confident to put it into practice in my work setting.'
Cost: £220 (£125 to members); Community/voluntary organisation's: £150
To book your place, please contact Ms Suki Sangha, Training Officer, Positive Action in Housing Ltd, 98 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PJ, Tel: 0141 353 2220, email suki@paih.org .
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