Program Overview

Promoting mental wellbeing in physical health settings

This one-day training will introduce the learner to the knowledge and skills necessary in understanding and working with people with mental health issues.

Course Overview

The session will incorporate best practice from documents such as NICE Clinical Guideline 123 Common mental health problems: identification and pathways to care (2011), No Health without Mental Health (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2009), and Parity of esteem (Mental Health Foundation).

Learning Objectives

• Identify the links between mental and physical health
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of some common mental health diagnoses
• Recognise when someone (including adolescents) is in mental health crisis
• How to respond appropriately and provide comfort to someone in a mental health crisis
• Discuss options for services, help and support for someone with mental health difficulties
• Recognise the role of the carers/family/ supporters and their needs

Study Mode

• Synchronous online delivery via virtual classroom using one of the following web-based learning and teaching platforms (e.g. MS teams, Kaltura new row, Adobe Connect, Zoom)

Fees and Funding

• £60 half day, £120 full day
• Receiving course fees via CPPD contracts between NHS trusts and Middlesex University
• Paying your fees
• Sponsorship by your employer

How to Apply

• To apply for this course, please email our NHS study days team
• Download an enquiry form and for more information on the application process
• Applications to this module should be made directly to the university, apply for a CPD module or programme.