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THE PRACTICAL DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY CARE AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

The Diploma is unique: - Designed for the already busy GP or Practitioner, feedback states that by learning practical skills and gaining confidence, their working lives are easier, as consultations are more effective. 

The course offers a choice of either classroom learning or webinars. 

The course has been expanded, without any increase in cost, to run over 5 days and include treatment of psychological trauma and mental health and learning disabilities.offers a choice of either classroom learning or webinars. 

• That Primary Care has the key role in supporting emotional health and wellbeing

THE COURSE RECOGNISES:

• That primary care mental health is more than just the treatment of mental illness, it has physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual elements.

• That mental health problems present mainly in primary care

• It teaches practical techniques that are effective in a 10-minute consultation

FEATURES OF THE COURSE INCLUDE

Shared learning

Exploration of Best practice and evidence-based theories

Application of theory to practice

You can study individual modules or complete the whole course, as accredited continuous professional development

Comprehensive workbooks written by experts in the field (patients and clinicians) include cases which explore best practice and the application of theory to practice.

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We are currently having a break and plan to restart courses in the second half of 2025. If interested to join us, please contact us to provisionally reserve a place. Cost will be £1200, payable in installments if preferred.

MODULE 1

 Introduction to Course, Anxiety and Trauma, Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Long Covid and The BATHE Technique  

Depression, Self-harm and Suicidality, Eating Disorders Maternal Mental Health and Bereavement. 

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

 Psychosis and Bipolar 

Complex Personalities, Addictions, Dementia and Learning Disabilities. 

MODULE 4

MODULE 5

Children and Young People's Mental Health. Completing the Workbook

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