This training resource and accompanying reader has been developed for a range of care and support staff who work with adults with intellectual disabilities and provides a full day's training. It aims to provide learners with an understanding of the mental health needs of this population and to promote mental health and wellbeing. The materials will also be of value to clinicians and support professionals relatively new to either mental health or intellectual disability, as well as students undertaking relevant courses. Through video clips and exercises, the materials give voice to the experiences and insights of people with intellectual disabilities who experience mental health issues. The resource includes slides and other online resources, guided self-learning and a separate Pavilion reader 'An Introduction to Supporting the Mental Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities' in digital format. Published in association with The Estia Centre, London South Bank University and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Ruwani Ampegama qualified as a learning disability nurse in 1993 and joined the Estia Centre in May 2017 as the senior training officer. Karina Marshall-Tate was until recently Head of Education and Training at the Estia Centre. Dr Eddie Chaplin is Professor of Mental Health in Neurodevelopmental Disorders at London South Bank University. He has extensive clinical experience managing and working in a range of local and national mental health services for people with learning disabilities and autism. Eddie is Editor for the Advances in Autism and Secretary of the European Association of Mental Health in Intellectual Disability. Steve Hardy held a training post at the Estia Centre for many years and is now Practice Development Nurse for the Adult Learning Disability Service at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
Content: A mental health guide for those supporting people with intellectual disabilities Introduction Section 1 - What is mental health? * What Is Mental Health and identifying changes? * Common myths * Mental health problems are the persons own fault * Mental health problems are for life * I don't need any help with my mental health * Physcal problems all ill health are nothing to do with mental health * Can having intellectual disabilities affect a person's mental health * It is also the case that an individual's expressive and receptive communication can be affected by their experiences including their mental health * Challenging Behaviour * Case study Section 2 - What is mental illness? * Mood Disorders * Depression * Symptoms * Case Study - depression * Psychotic Disorders * Case study Schizophrenia * Peronality Disorders * Personality disorder * Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) * Borderline personality disorder (BPD) * Case study personality disorder * Dementia * Case study - Dementia Section 3- Mental health assessment and interventions * Mental health assessment for people with learning disabilities * Multi-Professional care * Ways to support someone accessing care and treatment * Common treatment approaches * Assessment * Medication * Electro Convulsive Therapy * Psychological interventions / Talking therapies * Positive Behaviour Support * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Mindfulness * Guided Self Help Section 4 - Mental health promotion and the views of people with learning disabilities * Building Resilience: A mental health promotion group for people with learning disabilities * Introduction * Mental health promotion * Development of the group * What people with intellectual disabilities Say * Having a social life * Having relationships * Having a job * Looking after yourself * Speaking up for yourself * Keep on learning * Feeling safe * Final thoughts * What's the best way for me to treat someone else with mental health problems * How can people help me * Seeing health professionals Useful web links Other useful links
