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 an 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.
Next course by webinar starts November 25th 2023. Cost £1200
MODULE 1
Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Introduction to Course, Anxiety and Trauma, Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Long Covid and The BATHE Technique
Saturday 16th December 2023 Depression, Self-harm and Suicidality, Eating Disorders Maternal Mental Health and Bereavement.
MODULE 2
MODULE 3
Saturday 13th Jan 2024 Psychosis and Bipolar
Saturday 10th Feb 2024 Complex Personalities, Addictions, Dementia and Learning Disabilities.
MODULE 4
MODULE 5
Saturday 17h March 2024 Children and Young People's Mental Health. Completing the Workbook