Events in mental health

February

Service User Involvement and Empowerment in Mental Health

09 February 2010 76 Portland Place, London This one day conference is a unique learning opportunity and provides an important update on how the act of Involvement and engagement can empower Service Users and improve the quality of service delivery and care in mental health.

CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle - Gay History Walk

20 February 2010 Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, DE5 8AZ, going to Tate Modern Walk this way! Sashay into gay history with a guided queer stroll. CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle Gay History Walk Date: Saturday 20 February 2010 Start: 12noon, Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill Did you know that London’s first gay disco was in Camberwell? (The Father Red Cap) Or that Brixton Gay squatters / Brixton Radical Faeries in the 1970s set up the UK’s first gay centre in Brixton and a series of nearby squatted houses? Sashay around South London with CoolTan Arts’ Largactyl Shuffle and find out 101 little-known facts about London’s most under-cover borough. It’s LGBT history month in February, which celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community, its diversity and that of the society as a whole. CoolTan Arts February Largactyl Shuffle will look at gay history, mental health and the connections with Southwark. All are welcome! Come and join us, learn new things, meet like-minded people and make friends. CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle is a guided cultural walk through Southwark from the Maudsley Hospital to Tate Modern designed to encourage mental and physical wellbeing, through art, exercise, humour and history, de-stigmatizing mental health. Walkers meet at 12 noon at the main entrance of Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AZ. Call CoolTan Arts on 07985658443 if you require further information or cannot find the group of walkers on the day. 5 Mile walk through the back streets of Southwark- allow 3-4 hours. Feel free to bring sandwiches and a bottle of water. Along the route there will be an opportunity to have a 20 minute break at CoolTan Arts for refreshments and to view artwork created by CoolTan participants. The walk is free but a voluntary contribution will be appreciated, all money goes towards CoolTan Arts. Additional Information The Largactyl Shuffle is named after the oldest anti-psychotic drug chlorpromazine sold as Largactil in Europe which has severe side effects. CoolTan Arts believes mental wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity. It exists to inspire the well-being and creative participation of a diverse range of people through the production of quality art. We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Sokari Douglas Camp, Ali Smith, Clare Allan and Rosemary Shrager. Further information is available from: Kathrin Kirrmann, Communications Officer, CoolTan Arts, 020 7701 2696 kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk www.cooltanarts.org.uk

Mental Health Seminar Series: Personality Disorder

23 February 2010 PiC National Training Centre, Warrington An afternoon seminar focusing on Personality Disorder; designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of working with people with personality disorders, from diagnosis through to the care of clients within a secure environment. The session will begin with Dr. Carl Wilson presenting a summary of the various types of personality disorder and how the condition is effectively recognised, diagnosed and treated. An overview will be given of the classification systems and modern treatment approaches. Mr. Peter Carr will then talk about the treatment and safeguarding of clients diagnosed with a personality disorder within a secure setting. The presentation will focus particularly on creating a therapeutic environment and engaging with clients.

Drug and alcohol treatment for young people

24 February 2010 In the last few years there has been a major expansion of specialist drug and alcohol services for young people yet we still have a lot to learn about providing then with effective treatment and adult services provide limited guidance. This conference will help you: • understand current policy frameworks for young people’s drug and alcohol treatment • examine the distinctive characteristics of drug and alcohol problems for young people, and the relationship to other problems • highlight and showcase innovative practice and provide opportunities to hear from and talk with people providing specialist drug and alcohol services for young people • identify the problems of transition and the development of transitional services At the end of the conference you will be well versed in the trends and issues of young people’s substance misuse. You will also explore the evidence base on treatment effectiveness, identifying what works and what doesn’t. You will find out about working with multiple need, care planning and integration of children’s services.

The Contribution of Carers to the Care, Treatment and Recovery of Service Users

24 February 2010 Venue: Royal College of Psychiatrists, The Meriden Family Programme and Royal College of Psychiatrists Education & Training Centre are organising a one day course on The Contribution of Carers to the Care, Treatment and Recovery of Service Users. This highly successful course was oversubscribed in 2008 will demonstrate the important contribution carers can make to the care planning for family members with a mental health problem. Examples of good practice will be described. This course is designed to help health and social care professionals gain a greater understanding of how best to utilize the specialist knowledge of carers in care and recovery planning.

Promoting mental health and well being in older people

25 February 2010 ORT House Conference Centre, London Send one delegate and another delegate can attend at no charge* Offer available until Midday Friday 18th December 2009 London 25th February 2010 is the date set for a major new Centre for Housing and Support & Pavilion Conference to be chaired by Claire Rayner. With the imminent launch of ‘New Horizons’, the future for mental health and wellbeing, CHS and Pavilion, coming together to create conferences for the first time, are delighted to present a programme for professionals delivering Housing-related Support to older and vulnerable client groups and providers of Older Persons’ services. * The 2nd delegate offer applies to standard price only. Limited numbers available.