Epilepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder that affects about 50 million people worldwide. Although most people with epilepsy respond well to pharmacologic treatments, about one-third have a drug-resistant form. There is high variability in epilepsy, and correct diagnosis and treatment are fundamental to improve health outcomes.

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 session will cover the common shared problems and conditions between Mental Health Services and Endocrinology

The outcome of your comment on a person’s fitness to be interviewed and fitness to plead will greatly impact the Criminal Justice Process, and you may be asked to justify your findings in court.

This course is ideal for those who supervise the clinical casework of others and those wishing to train in it.

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.

The consultant responsible for ECT services here in Leeds, Electroconvulsive Therapy - An Update for Prescribers aims to present the latest knowledge and evidence in the field of Electroconvulsive therapy aimed at the clinicians in acute mental health settings. This event will help delegates have an understanding of the place of ECT in the treatment of depression and practical application of the treatment.

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

Understanding the ECG: Principles and Interpretation