FREE Webinar: Mental health support for people with learning disabilities
Speaker: Professor Eddie Chaplin, Professor of Mental Health in Neurodevelopmental Conditions at the Institute of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University
Date: Wednesday 27th March
Time: 13.00 - 14.00 GMT
Did you know that between 25 - 40% of people with learning disabilities experience mental health problems at any point in time? The rates are higher than the general population and diagnosis can be difficult for a number of reasons.
Attend the webinar to learn about:
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The range of common co-occurring mental health conditions faced by people with a learning disability.
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How to promote good mental health in people with learning disabilities.
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Tailored methods and strategies to improve assessment and treatment.
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How to find the right services for individuals.
Introducing the speaker: Professor Eddie Chaplin
Professor Chaplin specialises in the mental health of neurodevelopmental disorders.
His current research relates to identifying and understanding neurodevelopmental conditions in the Criminal Justice System.