Assessment of mental illness in people with an Intellectual Disability

Description

The aim of the webinar is to understand the difficulties in the assessment of people with intellectual disability and to think about how these can be addressed. Participants will review definitions of intellectual disability and consider the prevalence of mental disorders in this group. They will also learn how mental illness can present in this population and consider what adjustments in practice may need to be made

Trainers

VDDS

Eligibility criteria

Clinical staff working in the 21 Victorian Specialist Mental Health services.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities, Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Intermediate
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 2 February 2021
12:30 to 13:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

No costs

Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)

For further information contact

vdds@svha.org.au

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