Recovery
Recovery is a process of hope and aspiration that signals the return to mainstream life for those who have experienced mental health problems. Recovery can take place regardless of whether the individual is symptom-free or not. Hope and recovery are recognised as key parts of the care pathway. Social inclusion bridge builders work with clients on a recovery programme based on the client's own choices and aspirations.
More about Recovery and the work of Dr. Pat Deegan
Sunday, 18 July 2010
Course Testimonials - Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion
Training testimonials from NHS and Primary Care attendees
'Such a huge subject - well covered in the time allotted'.
The course has enabled me to be 'more assertive in recognising and prioritising mental health issues'. I shall 'develop a knowledge base of local services and encourage others to make appropriate referrals'.
'John is a very calm person. Used the background music to create a non-threatening, relaxed atmosphere'.
I shall 'explore in greater depths what services are available to individual clients'.
'I feel I am more aware of what to look for in myself and others'.
The course 'has made me more aware of the need to ensure people return to mainstream after illness'.
'Ideas and information given to think outside the box'.
The course reinforced 'the importance of mainstream social inclusion'.
I now have 'more awareness of organisations and can utilise the social inclusion 'web' tool in assessments.'
'Such a huge subject - well covered in the time allotted'.
The course has enabled me to be 'more assertive in recognising and prioritising mental health issues'. I shall 'develop a knowledge base of local services and encourage others to make appropriate referrals'.
'John is a very calm person. Used the background music to create a non-threatening, relaxed atmosphere'.
I shall 'explore in greater depths what services are available to individual clients'.
'I feel I am more aware of what to look for in myself and others'.
The course 'has made me more aware of the need to ensure people return to mainstream after illness'.
'Ideas and information given to think outside the box'.
The course reinforced 'the importance of mainstream social inclusion'.
I now have 'more awareness of organisations and can utilise the social inclusion 'web' tool in assessments.'
Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion
Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion
Commissioned by a major Surrey NHS Trust success the training 'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' has been a great success and is now running throughout 2010. Attendees include health visitors, GPs, occupational therapists, members, social workers and day centre workers. Library managers and staff have joined the training cohort, making for diverse and lively learning. The training has been put together by John Vanek, an experienced Social Inclusion bridge builder and qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Current attendees on the 'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' course cover a broad range of professional disciplines from across NHS and commissioning services. These have included Health Visitors, Social Workers, a service commissioner, a GP, specialised Physiotherapist and a Dietician.
The course is designed to be of benefit for anyone who is a service provider, not specifically within the caring or health professions.
Typical groups who benefit from the trainings include:
Employers who wish to know more about common mental health conditions
Business owners who wish to address problems of lost productivity due to undiagnosed or diagnosed staff mental health problems
Anyone who wishes to know more about current mental health legislation and their legal rights and requirements.
Community-based workers who wish to learn about developments in social inclusion over the last fifty years.
HR practitioners who wish to gain simple assessment skills and tools for helping clients or employees make a successful return to mainstream life after illness or setback.
Health & Safety personnel keen to know more about what's out there for people who may be experiencing mild or more severe mental health challenges.
Commissioned by a major Surrey NHS Trust success the training 'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' has been a great success and is now running throughout 2010. Attendees include health visitors, GPs, occupational therapists, members, social workers and day centre workers. Library managers and staff have joined the training cohort, making for diverse and lively learning. The training has been put together by John Vanek, an experienced Social Inclusion bridge builder and qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Current attendees on the 'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' course cover a broad range of professional disciplines from across NHS and commissioning services. These have included Health Visitors, Social Workers, a service commissioner, a GP, specialised Physiotherapist and a Dietician.
The course is designed to be of benefit for anyone who is a service provider, not specifically within the caring or health professions.
Typical groups who benefit from the trainings include:
Employers who wish to know more about common mental health conditions
Business owners who wish to address problems of lost productivity due to undiagnosed or diagnosed staff mental health problems
Anyone who wishes to know more about current mental health legislation and their legal rights and requirements.
Community-based workers who wish to learn about developments in social inclusion over the last fifty years.
HR practitioners who wish to gain simple assessment skills and tools for helping clients or employees make a successful return to mainstream life after illness or setback.
Health & Safety personnel keen to know more about what's out there for people who may be experiencing mild or more severe mental health challenges.
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Thursday, 13 May 2010
MHFA: Mental Health First Aid
Who should take an MHFA England course?
Anyone can benefit from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). It is open to members of the general public. Families affected by mental health problems, teachers, health service providers, emergency workers, frontline workers who deal with the public, volunteers, human resources professionals, employers and community groups are just a few of the groups who have benefited from MHFA.
Mental Health First Aid covers a comprehensive range of common mental health conditions and their appropriate first aid interventions. The conditions covered range from psychosis to phobia, from bi-polar to anxiety, from schizophrenia to stress at work. From this point-of-view MHFA is highly intensive, detailed and excellently put together.
It is important to bear in mind that MHFA is more than mental health awareness. A good mental health awareness course may well be a good 'Level I' for those who wish to find out more about general mental health before deciding to go on to MHFA at 'Level II'.
Anyone can benefit from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). It is open to members of the general public. Families affected by mental health problems, teachers, health service providers, emergency workers, frontline workers who deal with the public, volunteers, human resources professionals, employers and community groups are just a few of the groups who have benefited from MHFA.
Mental Health First Aid covers a comprehensive range of common mental health conditions and their appropriate first aid interventions. The conditions covered range from psychosis to phobia, from bi-polar to anxiety, from schizophrenia to stress at work. From this point-of-view MHFA is highly intensive, detailed and excellently put together.
It is important to bear in mind that MHFA is more than mental health awareness. A good mental health awareness course may well be a good 'Level I' for those who wish to find out more about general mental health before deciding to go on to MHFA at 'Level II'.
Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion
'Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion' is a one-day course which introduces participants to mental health awareness along with some of the key developments in recovery and mainstream social inclusion.
The trainings have been running since 2009 and are continuing on a regular basis throughout 2010. A diverse cohort of trainees are attending, including health visitors, GPs, social workers, day centre staff, therapy professionals, assertive outreach teams and carers. Recently the trainings have also been opened to library managers and staff. Mixed groups make for lively and stimulating interchanges.
Official NHS course evaluations and testimonials for Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion
Planning for Good Mental Health and Social Inclusion is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to know more about mental health conditions, how these can present in the workplace or elsewhere, what interventions are recommended as well as the background legislation. The course also provides a superb introduction to current thinking and practice around social inclusion and mainstream. Social inclusion assessment tools are demonstrated with participants learning how to utilise these in their own professional practice.
The trainings have been running since 2009 and are continuing on a regular basis throughout 2010. A diverse cohort of trainees are attending, including health visitors, GPs, social workers, day centre staff, therapy professionals, assertive outreach teams and carers. Recently the trainings have also been opened to library managers and staff. Mixed groups make for lively and stimulating interchanges.
Official NHS course evaluations and testimonials for Planning for Good Mental Health & Social Inclusion
Planning for Good Mental Health and Social Inclusion is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to know more about mental health conditions, how these can present in the workplace or elsewhere, what interventions are recommended as well as the background legislation. The course also provides a superb introduction to current thinking and practice around social inclusion and mainstream. Social inclusion assessment tools are demonstrated with participants learning how to utilise these in their own professional practice.
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