Taking into account current developments in services and treatment, this resource has been rewritten and extended to provide a variety of training techniques to develop the skills and knowledge that support staff need to meet the mental health needs of people with learning disabilites.

Module 2: Psychiatric disorders
Total timing: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Session 1: Vulnerability factors for psychiatric disorders - Time allocated: 45 minutes
Session 2: Common presentations of psychiatric disorders - Time allocated: 50 minutes
Session 3: Common types of psychiatric disorders - Time allocated: 70 minutes

Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

Content: introduction, module content, handouts, slides, evaluation forms and video case vignettes.

Vital information for: professionals, nurses, support staff, psychologists, psychiatrists, trainers, community and inpatient services.