Background: The course is aimed at providing front line social workers and managers who work with children and families with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the challenges of working with parents with a mental health issue. The course will consider the features of mental ill health, how this impacts on parenting…
Aim: To ensure participants have an appreciation and understanding of Mental illness in the Perinatal Period, including issues related to detection, treatment, support, and risk. Objectives: Participants will develop and understanding of what the term perinatal mental illness means and its recognition You will be informed of local treatment pathways You will have an understanding of…
SP_EAK An Introduction to Suicide Prevention skills Half day session • To consider the attitudes, myths and stigma that surround suicide. • To recognise and explore the ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide. • To encourage an open, safe and sensitive conversation about suicide with a person having thoughts of suicide.…