Life can be very difficult for us and our clients. Compassion and the development of self-compassion can provide the support we all need to manage life’s challenges.

The liberalisation of our gambling laws in 2005 has changed the landscape. Modern commercial gambling is suported by a £15bn industry that uses £1.5bn advertising and marketing budget. Once behind frosted glass, we now have a super casino in our pockets and in our homes with access 24/7. This new public health crisis remains largely hidden from view. It is important that health services can identify and respond to gambling problems, which are commonly co-morbid with other mental health and impulse control problems

Presented by the Andrew Sims Centre’s established Mental Health Law multi-professional training team.

A full day workshop about coaching and mentoring approaches for healthcare professionals.

Presented by the Andrew Sims Centre’s established Mental Health Law multi-professional training team.

The purpose of this event is to provide insight about how an autistic experiences anxiety and the communication difficulties that affect them in everyday life. The event aims to provide understanding and also strategies to support that person.

This workshop focuses upon the topic of self-harm, suicide and attempted suicide in young people and adults. There is a prolific swathe of literature upon self-harm and attempted suicide and yet it remains one of the major challenges in working clinically with young people and adults who wish to end their lives

The purpose of the talk is to update the attendees on addictions assessment and management.

The workshop will cover the principles of screening and assessing for ADHD in adults, distinguishing it from other mental disorder, and considering the impact of co-morbidity.