Section 117 Mental Health Act 1983 - Why is it so complicated & how to get what the patient needs?

The half day will focus on exploring the impact of early trauma on the development of the brain, and a child's attachment patterns.

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

Beyond well understood side effects of the medication we prescribe some can have severe long-term or even permanent serious adverse effects for our patients.

This 1-day experiential course is based on the evidence-based MBSR course designed and researched by Prof Jon Kabat Zinn at Harvard. The course covers several important aspects of mindfulness and encourages home practice to be carried out.

The purpose of the talk is to raise the awareness of mental illness stigma in ethnic minority groups, share innovative ways in tackling health inequalities by engaging, improving access and providing a culturally responsive service.